One killed, one injured in

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 16:54 [IST]

Aizawl, Feb 21 (UNI) A man was killed and his grandchild injured critically when boulders from uphill fell on them at Zuangtui in the outskirts of the capital town yesterday.

Police said 64-year-old Lalchungnunga died on the spot and his grand daughter was seriously wounded.

Police said three houses in the area were completely destoryed in landslides.

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