Six Maoists killed in Bihar gunfight

March 14th, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS  

Patna, March 14 (IANS) At least six Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Bihar’s East Champaran district early Monday, police said. Ten rebels were also arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the site.

The incident took place near Darmaha village, some 200 km from here.

Acting on a tip-off, a combined force of local police and central paramilitary forces surrounded the rebels and fired at them, a district police officer said.

Four policemen were also injured and have been admitted to a hospital, he added.

Police have recovered 1,000 live cartridges, 5 SLR rifles and 8 rifles.

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