Thirty IEDs, seized from Budha Pahar in naxal-affected Latehar district, were defused by the bomb disposal squad today, police sources said.
The improvised explosive devices planted in series were seized by the security personnel soon after the suspected CPI (Maoists) set ablaze a tractor in Mounasilli under Palamau Tiger project in Baresaad Police station limit, the sources said.
The naxals have also stopped the construction work of a watch tower being set up by the forest department amidst ongoing anti-naxal operation, they said.
As anticipated by the naxals, the security personnel rushed to the spot on being informed about torching of the tractor and seized the IEDs planted in series, the sources said.
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Source: Indian Express