AR averts IED blast
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 30 2013:
A major tragedy was averted by the vigilant troops of 40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South), with timely detection of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by them on NH 37 at around 09:50 AM.
According to a statement issued by PRO IGAR (S), he suspicious IED camouflaged under dry leaves with a small antenna jutting out was detected near Moidangpok village under Patsoi police station.
The troops immediately cordoned the area and stopped civilian traffic.
Information was then passed to the police BD team for disposing the IED.
However, while awaiting the arrival of Bomb Disposal squad at the location, Explosive detonated on its own triggering the Bomb at 10:50 AM.
The timely action by Assam Rifles personnel in detecting the IED and in ensuring evacuation of the area by the locals, prevented a major mishap.