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6 injured as inflammable solution ignited in village office

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Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
At least six persons were injured today when some inflammable solution was ignited by unidentified persons inside the village office in Vellarada, about 45 km away from here.

"Some persons came into the office and poured some inflammable solution and ignited. We are not able to confirm right now about any explosion," a senior police official told PTI.

One person, who suffered burn injuries, was taken to the Medical College hospital here, while the other five were admitted to a private hospital.

Some files and documents kept at the office were reportedly burnt, police said, adding that investigations are on.

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First Published: Apr 28 2016 | 2:42 PM IST

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