UKHRUL: A bailey bridge connecting Sahamphung Block to the Kamjong Headquarters in Manipur’s Kamjong District was allegedly bombed and destroyed on Tuesday evening.
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According to reliable sources, the bridge was attacked at around 10:30 PM by miscreants, suspected to be Kuki militants. The miscreants also burnt a telecom vehicle heading toward Chatric. The villagers have accused the armed Kuki militants of carrying out the attack, though no group has claimed responsibility so far.
The bridge, which spans the Namban River between the Phange and Chattric Khunou villages, serves as a vital lifeline for the Sahamphung Block, covering more than 10 villages in the area.
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Furthermore, material believed to be residue from the assembly of the explosives was found scattered across the surface on a blue plastic tarpaulin, said the sources.
A team from the Kamjong Police has been dispatched to inspect the bridge, and further details are awaited.
