Digboi: Security agencies on Saturday recovered explosive substance from a residential premises in Mamorani village under Digboi police station in Assam’s Tinsukia district.
The recovery comes just a couple of weeks ahead of Independence Day, and raises concerns about possible subversive activities by ULFA (I) in the area.
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According to police, the explosives were found wrapped in a polythene bag, and contained eight PEKs, one detonator, and one power pack with six batteries. Two people have been apprehended in connection with the recovery.
The explosives were found in a village close to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) LPG Gopeneri Bottling plant, which is a potential target for insurgents.
The plant has been the site of several unlawful activities in the past, and the security arrangements there have been criticized.
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The security agencies have cordoned off the area and are conducting a search operation.
In addition to the security concerns, the recovery of the explosives also raises questions about the safety measures at the IOCL LPG Gopeneri Bottling plant.
The plant is a potential target for militants, and the security arrangements there have been criticized.