Bomb scare
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 26 2011:
An iron box containing some bearings which was found lying near the road median of Thoubal Bus Parking at Nityapat Chuthek created panic among the people at around 4.35 today.
Before it could be confirmed, bomb experts of the State Police used various techniques whether the box has been fitted with bomb or not.
During that period, the police cordoned off the site and prevented anyone from moving within 100 metre range.
All the vehicles coming from Tiddim line and Mayai Lambi were diverted towards Wahengbam Leikai side while those going towards Tiddim and Mayai Lambi were diverted towards Indo-Burma Road.
Only after it was confirmed that it was a simple iron box containing 5/6 bearings, the situation was normalised and the vehicular movement resumed along the said route.