Three labourers killed in mud slide in Agra

Lucknow, July 18: Three labourers were today killed in Kagarol area of Agra district when a mud-pile caved in on them during digging work, police said.

Ajay Prajapati (20), Rakesh Prajapati (22) and Sukhalal (22) were killed after they were trapped in a heap of mud while engaged in a road construction work, they said.

Later, irate villagers indulged in brick batting and damaged police vehicles demanding compensation to the family of victims.

Three youths were arrested in the incident, they said.

Senior police officers reached the spot and the situation was under control, police said.

–Agencies