Dacoity committed in summer special in Bihar

Monday, May 22, 2006, 23:50 [IST]

Patna, May 22 (UNI) Passengers of Patna-New Delhi summer special train were looted of their valuables by criminals at Patna-Mughalsarai section in Danapur division of East Central Railway today.

Police Superintendent (Rail) G.P. Sinha said here that the anti-socials boarded the train at Patna railway station and started looting the travellers soon after the train left the station. He said the passengers got down from the train at Karisat halt near Ara railway station. He said the jawans of Railway Police chased the criminals but the latter managed to escape.

An intensive search operation was launched by the railway police and local police at Masarh village and adjoining places to nab criminals.

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Munda appeals to Naxalitesto join mainstream

Monday, May 22, 2006,23:51 [IST]

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Monday, May 22, 2006,23:51 [IST]

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Monday, May 22, 2006,23:51 [IST]

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