Manipur police successfully detonates two bombs

Manipur police on Thursday successfully detonated two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) found at as many different places. In the first incident, locals spotted a bomb at a place in Khurai Thudam Leikai in Imphal East district, a senior police officer said.

The state police rushed in at the said place and along with the bomb squad successfully took to a safe place at Heingang Hill where it was detonated. In the second incident, another bomb (IED) was also found at Mantripukhri Lamlongei area and was also safely defused at a safe place located some 5 km from capital town, the officer said.

No casualty was reported and police have initiated an investigation into the matter..