SILCHAR: A huge quantity of explosive materials, which were believed to be meant for transport to violence-hit Manipur were recovered and seized by the police in Assam.
The seizure of the explosive materials was made at Ranighat in Cachar district of Assam on Sunday (August 06).
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Around 200 gelatin sticks and detonators used for making bombs were recovered.
According to reports, the two youths, who were carrying a sack-full of explosive materials, abandoned it after being challenged by a police team.
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The two youths managed to escape.
However, an investigation into the case has been launched.
It may be mentioned here that Manipur has been on the boil since May 3 after ethnic clashes and large-scale violence broke out in the state.
Over 150 people have lost their lives and thousands others were displaced in the violence in Manipur.