IED recovered from Patsoi area
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 04 2013:
An IED was reportedly recovered by 18 SIKH Regiment of 9 Sector Assam Rifles on NH 37 near Lansonbi Bazar, Patsoi.
According to a PRO IGAR (S) release, the IED was detected by troops of 18 SIKH, who were patrolling the area to clear and sanitize it for safe passage of traffic.
A suspicious looking polythene with wires jetting out was placed on side of a bridge on the National highway 37 .
Troops of 18 SIKH cordoned the area and stopped traffic to prevent collateral damage.
The explosive Detector Dog was brought into action and he confirmed the presence of explosives in the suspicious polythene.
Army Bomb Disposal Squad was called who destroyed the IED which was around 2.5 Kg in weight.
The traffic on NH 37 was cleared off for movement of vehicles and personnel, added the release.