LATEHAR, India, April 16 (UPI) -- A bus carrying border security personnel hit a landmine Thursday, killing seven people, including five troops, authorities said.
The attack, which occurred about 7:30 a.m. in Latehar district as the bus traveled from Ladhup to Arah, was blamed on Maoist militants intent on disrupting India's elections, The Times of India reported.
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It was the second day in a row a landmine had been detonated. On Wednesday, a bus driver was killed when the explosive device went off, and seven people, including five militants died in the ensuring fight.
