NEW DELHI, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Two laborers were killed and one wounded Friday after an improvised explosive device (IED) went off at an iron ore mine in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
The blast took place in the Narayanpur district, about 350 km south of Raipur, the capital city of Chattisgarh.
"The victims were heading for work in the Aamdai Ghati iron ore mine," a police official said. "The wounded laborer has been hospitalized."
According to police, the laborers might have stepped over the pressure IED, causing it to blast.
Police officials suspect the involvement of Naxals in planting the IED.
Reports said the iron ore mine has been allotted to a private company, and Naxals operating the area have opposed the project for a long time.
Currently, Naxals are active across the central and eastern parts of India. ■