HUMLA: A bomb disposal squad of Nepal Army today defused two improvised explosive devices (IED) planted at the entrance of the Agriculture Development Office at Simkot Rural Municipality-6 in Humla district.

Teams of Armed Police Force and the Army inspected and confirmed the IEDs. Following the detection of the IEDs, security in the district has been tightened, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Surya Prakash Subedi.