Maoists attack CCL site in Jharkhand

Latehar (Jharkhand) August 01(ANI): The ultras belonging to the banned Maoists organizations on Saturday set fire to two pay-loaders of the Central Coalfield Limited (CCL) near Tori Railway station in Jharkhand.

According to sources about twenty members of Maoist outfit, Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), attacked the CCL 's coal loading site and set on fire the pay-loaders.

The ultra are also reportedly abducted about 15 personnel of the Home Guards who were on duty during the time of attack. The ultras snatched the mobile phones and torches from the guards before setting them free.

Maoists also sent a warning to stop the loading with machines and asked to adopt manual loading system.

A case has been lodged in Chandwa Police Station based on the statements of abducted guards, sources said. (ANI)