A civilian killed, 11 injured in explosion

At least a person was killed and eleven others were injured when landmine said to have been laid by Maoist insurgents exploded in western district of Arghakhanchi on Sunday.

The explosion took place at a place called Dibarna while local people were trying to reconnect water pipes cut down by Maoist insurgents some time back. The rebels had also reportedly laid down mines after cutting off the water supply to the area.

One of the three seriously injured persons-who were airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment-succumbed to his injuries, reports said.

There has been no word from the Maoists as yet regarding the incident. nepalnews.com by July 31 05

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