India News | 2 Killed, 5 Injured After Mortar Explodes in Manipur Village
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Two persons, including a minor, were killed and five others suffered injuries after a mortar accidentally exploded in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Saturday, police said.
Imphal, Feb 26 (PTI) Two persons, including a minor, were killed and five others suffered injuries after a mortar accidentally exploded in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Saturday, police said.
The incident took place around 7.30 pm at Mualkawi village when a few children were playing with the mortar they had found nearby, a police officer said.
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The deceased have been identified as 6-year-old Mangminlal and Langginsang (22).
The inured are undergoing treatment in hospitals, the officer added.
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