Imphal, Jan 5 (TIWN) An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and another was injured after two powerful IEDs (improvised explosive devices) were detonated at Lilong Usoipokpi Sangomsang in Manipurs Thoubal district on Wednesday, the police said.

While Assam Rifles jawan L. Wangshu died on the spot after the blasts, his injured colleague has been shifted to a nearby hospital.  Local MLA of Lilong Yumkhaibam Antas Khan and a police team led by senior officers have rushed to the spot.  Further details of the incident are awaited.  Wednesday’s incident is the fourth such detonation in the last 50 days in Manipur, though none has been arrested so far in connection with these explosions. Also, no militant outfit or any inimical group has claimed responsibility for the blasts yet.