3 powerful landmines unearthed in AP

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 20:51 [IST]

Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, Mar 13 (UNI) The police today unearthed three high powerful landmines between Sathagogu and Akkapalem Villages of Pullalacheruvu Mandal of Prakasham District.

The police detected the landmines each carrying 20 to 25 kg explosievs during combing operations and de-activated them immediately.

Police said the landmines might have been targeted at policemen on duty for the Legislative Council elections.

UNI

Topics: INSURGENCY-AP-LANDMINES

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