DC, SP visit blast site in Assam-Mizoram border; Mosque damaged

After news of a blast at a mosque at Kachurthal along the Assam-Mizoram inter-state border came in, Deputy Commissioner, Hailakandi, Keerthi Jalli rushed to the site in the wee hours on Friday. 

As per reports the blast took place at around 2.15 am on the Assam side of the border. Fortunately, no one was around during the blast.

DC Jalli visited the site of the blast that damaged the mosque, along with SP Mohneesh Mishra.

She also had a meeting with her Kolashib counterpart and SP close to the inter-state border. It was decided that both sides will beef up security and increase patrolling. All efforts are being made to catch the miscreants behind the blast. The district heads also appealed to the people to maintain peace.

The people who had resorted to road blockade since morning, on these pleas decided to withdraw it.

The local people demanded a compensation for the damaged structure from the administration.

Katlicherra MLA Suzam Uddin Laskar also visited the blast site and met the local people, DC and SP and appealed for peace and tranquility.

Meanwhile, a case has been registered at the Ramnathpur Police Station and investigation is on.