Four persons were so far arrested in connection with the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Khliehriat, East Jaiñtia Hills district.
Sources said the suspects have been identified as Nangpynphriang Rymbai of Tongseng village, Mani Phawa of Wapungskur, B. Dkhar of Umkiang and D. Syrti of Jalaphet.
On July 14, an IED explosion occurred at one of the quarters in the police reserve at Khliehriat at around 1:30 am. Fortunately, there was no loss of life or injuries, but the explosion led to a loss of property.
The outlawed Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council had claimed responsibility for the blast. A case was registered at Khliehriat, the district headquarters town for the terror activity.
