Improvised explosive device detected in Assam

TEZPUR: A powerful improvised explosive device (IED) was detected by security forces at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district of Assam today, a police official said.

The IED, weighing about five kg, was planted under a culvert, Superintendent of Police Sanjukta Parasar said.

It was safely defused by the Army, Parasar said. Investigations were on to find out those responsible for planting the explosive, she said.