Bomb explosion kills seven in Bihar

AURANGABAD - At least seven person were killed and twelve others injured when a bomb planted by Maoists went off at Pachokhar village in Bihar’s Aurangabad District on Sunday morning.

According to sources, the bomb was found by the security personnel on Saturday during the final phase of elections. It was kept under sandbag near road for disposal on Sunday.

Director General of police Neelmani said villagers were alerted about it.

The bomb exploded instantly when some boys fiddled with it.

All the injured were admitted to hospitals in Deo and Aurangabad towns. (ANI)