1st LD: 2 Indians killed in shell attack in Libya

Two Indians, a nurse from the southern state of Kerala and her son, have been killed in a shell attack on their residence in war-torn Libya's Sabratha city, sources said Saturday.

"The incident happened late Friday night when the shell landed in their apartment complex. The nurse, identified as Sunu, and her 18-month-old son, were killed on the spot while her husband Vipin survived as he was outside at the time," the sources said.

The couple, both nurses, went to Libya after their marriage four years back, the sources said, adding that some 18 other Indians, including some nurses, are said to have been trapped in the same apartment complex.

Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy told the media that the state government is making efforts to reach out to people in Libya to find out the latest situation.

"We are trying to get in touch with people from Kerala who are in that country," he said. Enditem