Improvised Explosive Device (IED) found, diffused in Tinsukia

TINSUKIA: A major tragedy was averted following recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by patrolling security forces near an over bridge at Makum Bypass in Tinsukia district on Wednesday morning which was successfully diffused in a secluded area.

Briefing media persons, Tinsukia Superintendent of Police Abhijit Gurav said after recovery of IED, the area was cordoned off and the IED was destroyed by anti-bomb squad of 18 Garwal Rifles. He also informed that a thorough investigation has started in order to find out the content in the IED, the motive and whether any militant organisation was involved in the act.