A powerful bomb exploded near Moreh police station on Saturday, As per reports, there was no casualties reported as the incident occurred late on Saturday.
Lekhohao Waiphei, station house officer of the Moreh police station, said that the explosion took place at 10 p.m.
According to sources, the powerful blast left a crater on the road. Civil and police commandos, personnel of 43 Assam Rifles, led by commanding officer Col. Sumit Sood, rushed to the spot soon after the blast. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the explosion. Moreh police have registered a case and investigation is on.
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After the blast damaged the power supply system, the border town was plunged into darkness.
It may be added here that two days ago, a bomb exploded at the Tamu market inside Myanmar. Tamu is about 10 km away from the international gate. No arrest has been made in this connection.
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