Civilian killed in blast

A woman was killed in a landmine explosion in Murgiya area on the Mahendra Highway in Rupandehi district on Sunday.

According to reports, Parwati BK, a resident of Murgiya in Parbaha VDC died on the spot death when the landmine planted by suspected Maoists went off at around 4:30 p.m. Two other persons, namely Dhaniram Choudhari and Kali Thapa were injured in the blast.

The two injured persons have been admitted at Lumbini Zonal Hospital for treatment, reports added. nepalnews.com mk Feb 12 06