NEW DELHI, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Six low intensity blasts were triggered by militants Thursday in India's northeastern state of Assam, officials said.
However, no casualty or major damage was reported in these blasts that went off in upper part of the state.
The blasts took place in Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, Charaideo and Sadiya-Tinsukia districts. Police officials said they have also recovered three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Tinsukia district.
The bomb blasts coincided with India's Republic Day celebrations across the state.
"There was no casualty due to the blasts and militants failed in their attempt to affect spirit of Republic Day celebrations," Assam Police Chief Mukesh Sahay told media.
On Sunday, two paramilitary troopers belonging to Assam Rifles and two militants were killed in separate attacks near village Jagun in Tinsukia district.
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