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One killed, 3 injured by mortar shell

By Correspondent

JALAH, Feb 20 � One person was killed and three others injured when a mortar shell, fired by security forces at Sukhanjuli Field Firing Range in Tamulpur subdivision of Baksa district, hit them today.

According to police, Atul Sutradhar (33) of Paharpur village died, while his wife Shanti (25) and 3-year-old son Niranjan were injured when they were hit by a mortar shell fired by a light field gun at Sukhanjuli Firing Range. Another person, Ajay Barman was also injured. Police sources said the injured are undergoing treatment at the Patkijuli Mission Hospital and are stated to be out of danger.

The incident has created a sensation in the area. People of the locality have demanded adequate precautions by security forces to prevent such incidents in future.

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