3, including 2 minors killed during illegal sand mining in north Bengal
1 year, 10 months ago

3, including 2 minors killed during illegal sand mining in north Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Three, including two minors, who were allegedly illegally mining sand from the bank of the Balasan river near Siliguri in North Bengal, were killed after a portion of the mound caved in, police said. Police said the incident took place in north Bengal on Monday morning Police said the incident took place on Monday morning in which three were killed and two others, including a 15-year-old boy, were injured. The injured were rushed to a hospital, police said, adding the two deceased were minors, both 15 years in age, while one was aged 20. Siliguri Municipal Corporation Mayor Goutam Deb, who visited the spot said, “It was a tragic incident.

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India TV News  

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