The Indian Army and Manipur Police, in a swift and decisive joint operation, successfully detected and defused eight Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Saichang Itham area of Imphal East district of Manipur on 20th July 2024, stated PRO and Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh.
The press release stated that acting on specific information, the Army column swiftly responded and, with the expertise of the Bomb Disposal Team, neutralized IEDs, weighing approximately 33Kgs. This prompt action averted major incidents that were placed to target security forces and other commuters, it added.
The area is largely being used by the farmers and cattle grazers in Moirangpurel and Itham villages of Imphal East. The recovery has given a severe blow to the nefarious design of inimical elements planning to undertake subversive activities in the region, the PRO said.
#IndianArmy, in a joint operation with @manipur_police, detected & defused 8 IEDs, weighing approx 33Kgs, from Saichang Itham, Imphal(E), #Manipur.
Swift & timely action averted a major accident & blew nefarious design of inimical agencies.@SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @easterncomd pic.twitter.com/DVlDSQfWKm— PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal (@prodefkohima) July 20, 2024
