In a dramatic turn of events, vigilant soldiers from the Indian Army's Red Shield Division stationed in Manipur thwarted a major catastrophe by expertly defusing three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Imphal East district, near the fringe areas of Saikul in Kangpokpi District, on Saturday, May 25.
The IEDs were discovered on the road connecting Nongdam Tangkhul and Etham Tangkhul villages, near Maphou Dam in Kangpokpi District. They were suspected to have been intended to cause major devastation to the minority Kuki-Zo community in the region.
In a press release issued by the PRO Defence of Manipur, Nagaland, and South Arunachal, it was stated that during a routine area dominance and surveillance operation, Army personnel noticed the three IEDs placed in tandem along the road.
The Army swiftly moved in, cordoning off the area with precision. Subsequently, the Bomb Disposal Squad arrived and safely neutralized the IEDs, averting potential loss of life and harm to locals.
The Committee on Tribal Unity, Sadar Hills Kangpokpi District, vehemently condemns the alleged Meitei secessionist armed militia's unabated "cowardly and terror activities".
The committee extends its sincere appreciation for the proactive efforts of the Central Security Forces, the 8th Bihar Regiment, and the Red Shield Division in recovering and preventing the dangers posed by landmines in the peripheral areas adjacent to the Kuki-Zo in Saikul-Division and the Imphal Valley.
The Hills Journal
K. Salbung, Churachandpur
Manipur-795128
