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Indonesia junior high school teacher named suspect in death of student testing 3D-printed rifle

The tragic incident took place on April 8 at about 10.30am during a practical examination. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Indonesia junior high school teacher named suspect in death of student testing 3D-printed rifle

The tragic incident took place on April 8 at about 10.30am during a practical examination.

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