Three policemen killed by Maoists in Jharkhand

CHATRA - Three policemen were killed as the Maoists ambushed a police party late on Monday night in Jharkhand’s Chatra District.

The Maoists opened fire on a jeep carrying seven policemen, who were returning after a search operation.

The rebels also looted two guns and torched the jeep.

Those killed included assistant sub-inspector Narayan Mandal, hawaldar Akhilesh Paswan and home guard Gandru.

Four injured cops have been admitted to hospital. (ANI)