Bomb squad safely detonates IED planted in Manipur's Thoubal

Security forces recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) in Manipur's Thoubal district Wednesday, police said.

Troops of the Assam Rifles while conducting regular patrolling at Wangjing Urakhong area in the district detected the IED planted by unidentified miscreants at around 10 am, they said.

After the detection of the IED, the security forces immediately cordoned off the area and informed the police.

The bomb squad of the police reached the spot and safely detonated the IED at a nearby place, they added.