Jharkhand: Maoists open fire at police jeep, 3 cops killed

Chatra, Jharkhand: Three policemen including an assistant sub inspector, a head constable and a home guard were killed as the Maoists ambushed a police party late on Monday night.

The incident occurred in Chatra district of Jharkhand. The Maoists opened fire on a jeep carrying seven policemen, who were returning after a search operation. Four injured cops were sent to a hospital for treatment.

The Maoists also seized weapons from the policemen before fleeing.