Six pilgrims killed in road mishap

Six pilgrims were today killed and three others got injured when they were hit by a jeep in the district, police said here.

The victims were on their way to Ramdevra temple in Jaisalmer when the incident occurred on Dechu-Pokran road this morning.

Four persons were killed on the spot whereas two succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.

The deceased included one woman and a minor boy, the police added.