A woman was killed in a landmine explosion in Murgiya area on the Mahendra Highway in Rupandehi district on Sunday.
According to reports, Parwati BK, a resident of Murgiya in Parbaha VDC died on the spot death when the landmine planted by suspected Maoists went off at around 4:30 p.m. Two other persons, namely Dhaniram Choudhari and Kali Thapa were injured in the blast.
The two injured persons have been admitted at Lumbini Zonal Hospital for treatment, reports added.