Maoists attack check post, loot four police rifles

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 22:33 [IST]

Gaya, Feb 26 (UNI) CPI (Maoist) activists attacked the Suryamandal checkpost under Dhobi police station and decamped with four rifles and 100 live cartridges after overpowering the policemen here today.

Police said the extremists also looted two guns and 12 live cartridges from a nearby petrol pump while retreating after looting the rifles from Suryamandal check post.

Massive search operation had been launched in the area to recover the looted fire-arms and nab the naxalites, the police added.

UNI

Topics: INSURGENCY-BIHAR-ARMS LOOT

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