Journalist Killed In Landmine Explosion

(The Quiver) : A journalist is killed by unconsciously stepping on the landmines allegedly planted by Maoists  which exploded near a bridge at Madanpur Rampur area in Kalahandi district today. 

The deceased media person has been identified as Rohit Biswal. This incident shows well that Journalism is not an easy profession , a journalist may have to sacrifice his life for his duty.

According to reports, Biswal was present near Karlakhunta Bridge where Maoists had allegedly put up posters appealing the villagers to boycott the Panchayat elections in the area. While covering the report, the landmines suddenly exploded killing him on the spot.

On receiving information, a team of bomb diffusing and other forces rushed to the spot to cordon off the area.