New Delhi: At least 800 people die every month due to landmines. Over one million people have died since 1975 with the explosion of the device.
According to UNICEF estimates, of all the lethal arms, landmines are the most potent and dangerous weapons of destruction, especially for children. Experts say there seems to be no end to this malaise. Around 110 million landmines are still buried in the ground in at least 64 countries globally. These lethal devices remain active for several decades. Afghanistan is said to be one of the most heavily mined countries in the world.
There are two types of landmines that are mostly used during the conflict. One is anti-tank and another is anti-personnel. The anti-personnel mine is the most lethal and explodes even with a gentle pressure of a child. Such mines come in various shapes and sizes. Some of them look like stones, other in the form of pineapples and toys.
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