AR disposes two world war-II bombs

Tengnoupal, Feb 21
Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) disposed two WW- II bombs through demolition today.
Unexploded artillery shell and mortar bomb of WW-II origin were recovered during excavation work undertaken for expansion of NH-102 in Tengnoupal PS premises on February 15, 2019 and Loisi village on March 18, 2019 respectively.
Pursuantly, the police authorities of Tengnoupal PS approached Tengnoupal Bn on February 17, 2020 to dispose the recovered bombs as they were facing difficulties in doing the same.
Tengnoupal Battalion initiated the preparation for disposal of bombs. The preparations for demolition of bombs, keeping safety of civilian populace of Tengnoupal and livestock alike as the centre of gravity were completed on 20 th February 2020.
The administrative authorities of Tengnoupal district were apprised of the impending demolition to warn civilians to prevent any untoward incident as a safety measure.
Requisite medical cover was also provided at the demolition site by CMO of Tengnoupal Battalion.
The demolition was conducted today using explosives maintaining safe distance from the habitat.
The demolition was undertaken by Bomb Disposal Squad under the supervision Tengnoupal battalion in the presence of police representatives.
Post demolition assessment confirmed that the bombs were completely destroyed without causing any damage to property, livestock or any civilians.
The police authorities of Tengnoupal expressed gratitude to Assam Rifles for promptly disposing bombs.