Guwahati (Assam), Mar 31 (PTI) Two World War-II era bombs recovered from Tinsukia district of Assam were defused on Tuesday, officials said.
According to Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Mahender Rawat, a set of unexploded ordnance comprising a World War II-era general-purpose bomb and an incendiary bomb was reported at Ledo’s Burma Camp area of Lekhapani.
“The munitions were discovered by a civilian while digging a pit, posing a serious threat to life and property,” he added.
The Red Shield Division of the Indian Army mobilised a bomb disposal team to the site for necessary action, he added.
Civilians were evacuated from the vicinity, and a secure perimeter was established, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, Rawat said.
“The unexploded bombs were carefully secured and transported to a designated safe location away from habitation. They were subsequently neutralised through a controlled operation, eliminating all risk without any collateral damage,” he added. PTI TR NN
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