IED explodes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 24 2014 :
An IED exploded at Nongpok Kakching under Lamlai police station in Imphal East district at around 10.45 am today.
However, there is no report of any casualty.
The bomb exploded at the foot of a guava plant, a few metres away from Laikoiching on the road connecting Napet Palli and Maphou Dam.
It is suspected that the IED was equipped with a timer device.
Notably, the blast site is just a kilometre away from the 49 BSF CI Post located a Laikoiching.
Moreover, the site is frequented by BSF troops on ROP duty.
Before the explosive went off, BSF troops went past the spot on ROP duty and routine patrolling.
Incidentally, there is also one post of 40 Assam Rifles at Laikoiching.