Maoist-planted bomb kills one person

One person died and several were injured in Mulugu when a pressure bomb planted by Maoists exploded. The incident occurred in the Kongala forest area in Vajedu mandal on Monday.

Five people from Jagannapuram village went to the forest in the morning to collect firewood. While climbing up the hill, a bomb planted on the road exploded. Illendula Esu died on the spot, while the other four escaped unhurt.

The explosion caused panic in the surrounding villages. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.