Boy killed in grenade blast in Assam's Tinsukia

A 12-year-old boy was killed in a grenade blast in Tinsukia district of Assam today. Police have launched an investigation to nab the culprit.

Tinsukia: A massive grenade blast took place at Jagun Kathakathani in Tinisukia district of Assam claiming the life of a 12-year-old boy.

The victim, identified as Sujoy Hajong, was riding a bicycle when he found a grenade lying on the road at Hajong village in Jagun police station area of the district, an official said.

"As he tried pick up the grenade, it went off and critically injured the boy," the officer added.

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Hajong was immediately rushed to Margherita Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, he said.

"We do not know yet how the grenade landed there. We have launched an investigation and will find out the details soon. We will nab the culprit at the earliest," he added.