A powerful improvised explosive
device (IED) was detected by security forces at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district of Assam today.
The IED, weighing about five kg, was planted under a culvert, Superintendent of Police Sanjukta Parasar said.
It was safely defused by the Army, Parasar said.
Investigations were on to find out those responsible for planting the explosive, she said.

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First Published: Jun 22 2015 | 12:28 PM IST

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