A bailey bridge constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) over the Namban Lok River between Phange and Chatric villages in Kamjong district was destroyed in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast on today morning, police said.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 9.30 am when unidentified miscreants allegedly detonated suspected IEDs, severely damaging the bridge, which serves as the only road link connecting Chatric and nearby villages with the district headquarters.
Police also reported that a Bolero pick-up vehicle belonging to the Telecom Department, parked on the bank of the Namban Lok River, was set ablaze by the unidentified miscreants.
Authorities suspect the attack was carried out to damage critical public infrastructure, disrupt transportation and communication services, obstruct public movement and create fear among the local population.
A suo motu case has been registered at Chandel Police Station, and an investigation has been launched to identify those responsible for the incident.
