A Mizoram policeman, who was arrested by the Assam police for his alleged involvement in a blast in a disputed area along the inter-state border, has been released on bail, an officer said on Sunday.
Laldintluanga Ralte, an Indian Reserve Battalion constable of the Mizoram police, was apprehended by cops of the neighbouring state when he was found near the site of the “low-intensity blast” around 1.30am on Friday.
“Ralte was sent to inspect the site of the blast that took place about 100 metres from an outpost near the border. Soon after he (Ralte) reached the spot, the Assam police arrested him. They accused him of possessing explosive materials,” Bairabi police station officer in-charge Lalrinhlua said.
The Mizoram police claimed the blast took place near Bairabi town in Kolasib district while the Assam police said it occurred near the Baicherra outpost in Hailakandi.
“The constable did not carry any explosive item and was not involved in the blast. He did not even carry any firearm .” Lalrinhlua said.
He also claimed the Assam police did not intimate the Mizoram government of the arrest, a nicety, which is followed by all states in such circumstances.