Imphal, Jul 28 (PTI) A bomb was found today by a roadside near the Imphal International Airport in Imphal West district, police said.

The bomb was found by the Tidim Road in Ningombam village at around 6 pm, said Jogeshchandra Haobijam, Superintendent of Police, Imphal West district.

Bomb squad of Manipur police dismantled the improvised Explosive Device (IED) and it was disposed off at a safe place, the SP further said.

Police have begun an investigation, he said.

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