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Explosion rocks Hailakandi district of Assam, no casualties reported

A place of worship was partially damaged after a blast was reported at a place in Hailakandi district of Assam on Friday. According to Superintendent of Police Mohneesh Mishra, no casualties were reported in the blast so far. 

Commenting on the incident, Mishra said a mosque, located at Kachurtal near the inter-state boundary with Mizoram, was partially damaged in the explosion which occurred at 2 am. 

The device used in the attack was yet to be ascertained, the SP said.

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A police team has rushed to the spot. 

Miscreants from across Mizoram were suspected to have triggered the blast, he said. 

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