Object Found by Children in Silopi Exploded, 1 Child Killed

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An object children found by children while playing on the street in Silopi, has exploded killing one child, injuring three others one of whom suffers a severe injury.

Yesterday (May 15), an object found by children between the ages of 8 and 12 in Celal Deresi area in Silopi has exploded suddenly due to an unknown reason.  

Another child who reportedly has a severe injury has been delivered to Cizre State Hospital.

The treatment of the other two children continue.

Not the first time

On May 7, also in İdil district of Şırnak, 8-year-old Müslim İlhan had lost his life as a metal object he had found on the ground had exploded.  

Again in İdil, which had been been under curfew for 44 days, 4-year-old Hidayet Tek had lost his life due to a similar incident on April 14. (YY/DG)