Militants attack Nagaland CM's house

Kohima, July 11 (UNI) Suspected Naga militants today attacked the official residence of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphu Rio but could not cause much damage.

Official sources here said the suspected militants fired seven rounds at Mr Rio's residence and escaped before the guards could react.

Later, six people were arrested in this connection.

The incident had shocked the entire state, which had been more or less violence-free for years.

Mr Rio was not in his residence when the incident took place.

Senior police officers were baffled how the security was breached and how the militants could get away after firing.

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