Bridge damaged in Manipur blast, 150 trucks stuck
Imphal, April 24
A powerful IED blast damaged a key bridge along the NH-2 in Manipur, leaving over 150 trucks taking essential commodities to the state capital Imphal stranded in Senapati district on Wednesday.
Unidentified miscreants triggered the powerful IED explosion which damaged the bridge between Koubru Leikha and Saparmeina in Kangpokpi district at around 12.45 am, an officer said.
No casualties were reported in the blast which formed three craters in the middle portion of the bridge. The Manipur government suspended the movement of heavy vehicles between Saparmeina and Koubru Leikha along NH 2.
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