Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams have detected and safely neutralised 27 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along an eight-kilometre stretch of the Shangkhalok–Pilong route in Manipur’s Kamjong district. The operation, conducted between October 4 and 7, was described by Assam Rifles as an intelligence-led effort to prevent threats to peace and security in the region. The discovery of multiple explosive devices along the route raised concerns about the safety of local residents and movement through the area.

According to Assam Rifles, the operation lasted 48 hours and involved personnel working to locate and neutralise the explosives. The force announced the development in a post on X on Thursday night, outlining the operation’s duration, location and outcome. The teams focused on the eight-kilometre stretch connecting Shangkhalok and Pilong, where the devices were detected during the search. The explosives were dealt with by trained bomb disposal personnel as part of the security operation.

Assam Rifles said the timely action thwarted attempts to disrupt peace and security in the district. The force also stated that the operation helped ensure safe movement for local border communities using the route. The discovery of 27 IEDs along a single stretch highlighted the potential danger posed by concealed explosives, which can threaten civilians as well as security personnel travelling through affected areas.

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Photographs shared by the force showed personnel wearing bomb-disposal suits, along with sniffer dogs and drone equipment deployed during the operation. Such equipment can support searches by helping teams examine areas of concern and identify potential explosive threats. However, the force’s public statement did not provide further details about the precise locations where the devices were found or the circumstances in which they had been planted.

The operation involved coordination between Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams, according to the announcement. Both forces operate in security-sensitive parts of the Northeast, where maintaining access to roads and protecting communities remain important operational priorities. In this case, the teams’ work focused on identifying and neutralising the explosive devices before they could cause harm. The announcement did not identify any individuals or groups responsible for placing the IEDs.

The successful completion of the operation was presented by Assam Rifles as a measure to protect peace and security in Kamjong district. While the force said the action prevented attempts to disrupt normal movement, no additional information was provided about arrests, investigations or the origin of the explosives. The neutralisation of all 27 devices removed the immediate threat posed by those explosives along the identified route, while further details about the wider security situation were not included in the statement.

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