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Maoist IED blast kills minor girl in Jharkhand

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Ranchi: Maoists allegedly triggered an IED blast on Tuesday in West Singhbhum district, killing a minor girl, according to Jharkhand police. 

According to Dynamite News correspondent, the incident occurred at Jaraikela area in the district.
 
Girl went to forest
The IED blast occurred when the seven-year-old girl went to the forest to collect the firewood.

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The girl accidentally stepped on the improvised explosive device (IED) “planted by CPI (Maoist),” the police added. 

A police team has rushed to the spot. Further details are awaited. (With Agency Inputs) 

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