Bomb attack at Sagoltongba along NH 37
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 21 2012:
An Assam Rifles/Army convoy escaped a bomb blast at Sagoltongba along NH 37 under Patsoi police station in Imphal West district at about 4.30 pm today.
A police source informed that a powerful explosive planted near Gokulchand Hr Sec School, Salang Sagol-tongba exploded just after the convoy went past the spot.
The explosive suspected to be IED was planted on the southern edge of the highway, about 1.5 foot inside a private residential plot.
The impact of the explosion left a crater on the spot about three feet in diameter.
However, there was no report of any human casualty.
However, it could not be confirmed whether the bomb was targeted against the AR/Army convoy.
Notably, 9 Sector AR Hqs is located beyond the blast site whereas CRPF group centre is located midway.