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Naxals torch 4 vehicles, attack police team in Chhattisgarh

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Press Trust of India Raipur

The incident occurred in the forest area in Surokhi village, police said.

The Naxals intercepted four trucks involved in road construction work near the village and set them afire, they said.

A CRPF and police team was rushed to the area but as it neared the village, the Naxals attacked it, injuring two personnel, they said.

The security personnel retaliated, following which the Naxals escaped, they said.

The injured have been admitted to hospital.

  

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First Published: Oct 15 2012 | 12:45 AM IST

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