Security Forces Thwarts Bomb Plot in Manipur, Diffuses 33Kg of IEDs

Imphal East: In a major success, security forces have diffused eight improvised explosive devices (IEDs) weighing around 33 kg in the Saichang Itham area of Imphal East district, averting a major tragedy in the region. 

The joint operation was conducted by a team of Manipur police and central forces.   

Total 8 IEDs Diffused in Manipur 

According to an official, the prompt action by the authorities prevented potential harm to farmers and cattle grazers in Moirangpurel and Itham villages of Imphal East.

The Indian Army also credited the Bomb Disposal team for neutralising the IEDs, which weighed approximately 33 kg. “This also emphasized that this action dealt a severe blow to the plans of inimical elements aiming to carry out subversive activities in the region,” they added. 

Earlier this month, in a joint operation launched by the Indian Army and Manipur Police on July 17, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during search operations conducted in Imphal East district, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Defence said.

A joint team of the Indian Army and Manipur Police acted on specific information about the presence of arms and ammunition in Chanung Top in Manipur's Imphal East District. Indian Army along with Manipur Police launched an extensive search operation from Kangpokpi and Imphal East District. The 72-hour-long operation was conducted with the deployment of Patrol dogs and Explosive Detection Dogs due to the complexity of the terrain.

(With Inputs from ANI)