Many security personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 21:17 [IST]

Jagdalpur, Mar 15 (UNI) In a major strike, Naxalites today attacked Ranibodi police outpost under the Katru police station area in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, killing many security personnel on the spot and looting their weapons.

Around 50 police personnel were present at the time of the early morning attack.

Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) R K Vij confirmed the attack but refused to give the exact number of casualties.

Unconfirmed reportes, however, put the figure of the dead at 20.

UNI

Topics: INSURGENCY-CHHATTISGARH

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