Imphal: In a significant achievement, alert and vigilant soldiers of the Indian Army averted a major incident by successfully diffusing three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Imphal East district.
The IEDs were discovered on the road connecting Nongdam Tangkhul and Etham Tangkhul villages, near Maphou Dam.
During a routine area domination and surveillance operation, Army personnel noticed the three IEDs placed, in tandem, along the road. Army columns acted swiftly and cordoned the area.
Subsequently the Bomb Disposal Squad arrived at the location and diffused the IEDs safely, thereby preventing potential loss of life and injury to locals
The security forces remain steadfast and committed for the safety of the citizens in the state of Manipur, stated a press note from the PRO (Defence), Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh
