The bomb disposal squad and K-9 team were called in immediately and they confirmed that the abandoned bag contained explosives.

In a major security concern for Meghalaya, Ri Bhoi Police recovered a bag containing an improvised explosive device (IED) made of 4.7 Kg Gelatine as an explosive, 10 detonators, and approx. 50 iron rod pieces as splinters near the Meghalaya Rural Bank in Umsning.

Police received inputs last evening about an abandoned bag containing suspected explosives inside a compound located in front of the Meghalaya Rural Bank.

The bomb disposal squad and K-9 team were called in immediately and they confirmed that the abandoned bag contained explosives.

They, later successfully diffused the IED.

Police have identified a suspect, who is expected to be arrested soon.

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