Imphal, April 12 -- Bomb experts of the Indian security forces, in coordination with the Manipur police on Friday, neutralized explosive devices and averted a potential terror incident at two locations in the interdistrict of Churachandpur and Bishnupur, an official said on Saturday.

The official said that the team conducted the intelligence-based operations at the fringe areas of Saiton and Haiyaikon villages under the Bishnupur district, adjoining Churachandpur under the Bishnupur police station.

The combined team comprising civil police, Garhwal Rifles, and CRPF, equipped with a metal detector and an IED detection dog to aid in the search, conducted the operation, leading to the recovery of the military items.

During the search, the...