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Suspected explosive device detonates on Nagaland highway; no injuries
Authorities in Nagaland are investigating after an improvised explosive device detonated along National Highway 2 on Monday. The state police chief confirmed that explosives were deliberately planted behind a retaining wall, though no casualties have been reported.
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An explosive device detonated on National Highway 2 in Nagaland, prompting a swift response from law enforcement agencies, according to state police officials. The incident occurred along a section of the highway where explosives had been intentionally placed behind a retaining wall, Director General of Police Rupin Sharma said.
The blast caused no injuries or fatalities, officials confirmed. However, the deliberate placement of the device has raised security concerns in the region and triggered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The National Highway 2 is a critical transportation corridor connecting several states in the Northeast. The discovery of the planted explosives underscores ongoing security challenges in Nagaland, where militant groups have periodically engaged in violent activities.
State police have launched a comprehensive investigation to identify those responsible for planting the device and determine the motive behind the explosion. Additional security measures are likely to be implemented along the highway to prevent similar incidents in the future.