Imphal: News portal The Dawn Tantak is sticking to its story. It reports that Litan Police officially logged the discovery of a suspected Improvised Explosive Device near Sikibung. This follows a challenge from the Department of Information and Media, WCKCSOs-Ukhrul, which demanded evidence regarding where the explosive came from.
Villagers found the object on August 7 while hunting for bee or hornet hives three kilometres south of the Litan Police Station. Police arrived with 164 D Company, BSF, and bomb experts. They secured the site and neutralised the device at 4 pm.
Official records show no splinters or evidence were recovered during the demolition. Police filed General Diary entry GD No. 09/LTN-PS/2026 on August 7, 2026. The portal states it never claimed to know the origin of the bomb. It only relayed what locals said while clearly labeling those claims. "The portal maintained that reporting the discovery and neutralisation of an explosive device is distinct from determining who placed or fired it, which remains a matter for investigation."
The outlet says it will track the official enquiry. It promised to update the public if investigators find a different origin than what locals suggested. They asked all parties to wait for the final report. Safety comes first.
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