IMPHAL: Alert soldiers of the Indian Army successfully defused three large Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Manipur’s East Imphal on Sunday.
According to Defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla, the soldiers, conducting a routine area surveillance operation in the district, discovered three powerful IEDs strategically placed on the road connecting Nongdam Tangkhul and Etham Tangkhul villages near Maphou Dam.
“The three IEDs were positioned along the road. Army columns promptly cordoned off the area, and a bomb disposal squad swiftly arrived to safely defuse the IEDs, thereby averting potential loss of life and injuries to locals,” Lt Col Shukla was quoted by a national news agency.
ALSO READ UAPA Tribunal extends “unlawful” tag to seven Meitei outfits for next five years
Highlighting the commitment of security forces to the safety of citizens in Manipur, Lt Col Shukla reiterated that the security forces “remain steadfast and committed to the safety of citizens in the state of Manipur”.
A senior Manipur Police official disclosed that search operations and area domination activities were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of both hill and valley districts.
Stringent security measures have been implemented in all vulnerable locations, with security convoys deployed in sensitive stretches to ensure the free and safe movement of vehicles.
The official further revealed that a total of 125 checkpoints were established across various districts of ethnic violence-hit Manipur.
Additionally, on Saturday alone, the Police detained 132 individuals in connection with violations of the law in different districts of the state.
