The improvised explosive devices were of low intensity and exploded to register the presence of the militant outfit, police said. In Dibrugarh town, blast took place just 500 metres away from Chowkidingi Parade ground where the national flag was being unfurled at an official function. In Charaidow district, IEDs exploded near a petrol pump at Dholbagan and at Bihu Bor. In neighbouring Sibsagar, two blasts took place at Lengibor and Majpani. Tight security measures were in place for Republic Day, with patrolling by police and para-military forces in the vulnerable areas and at vital installations.

Source: The Telegraph January 26, 2017 06:16 UTC