Explosion suspected to be an IED damages NH-02 retaining wall in Khuzama, Kohima district; no casualties reported
KOHIMA — An explosion suspected to have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) damaged portions of the retaining wall along National Highway-02 at Khuzama in Kohima district on Wednesday morning. No casualties were reported.
The explosion occurred around 7.30 am, official sources confirmed. The exact nature and circumstances of the blast were yet to be established, with an investigation underway.
According to reports, 110 metres of copper wire, a machete and chocolate wrappers were found in the vicinity.
Army personnel and police were deployed to the site following the incident. Further details were not available at the time of filing this report.
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Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio condemned the incident, saying such acts had no place in a civilised society.
“It creates fear among our people & threatens peace & harmony. The govt. is seized of the situation. All steps are being taken to ensure the safety & security of our people,” he wrote in a social media post.
It may be mentioned that an IED blast occurred along the Chümoukedima (A) village–Shokhuvi road on July 13, killing one Assam Rifles personnel and injuring four others.