Naxal attack in Jharkhand's Latehar: 3 Jawans martyred, one injured

Ranchi, Nov 22: Three Jharkhand Police personnel were martyred and one was injured in Naxal attack in Latehar district.

The attack by armed Maoists occurred at about 8:30 PM when a police party was on-board an official four-wheeled vehicle in the Chandwa police station area, they said.

The Maoists are reported to have sprung a surprise attack on the personnel. Three police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector rank official, have been killed while one has been injured, they said.

Some home guard personnel are also reported to be in the casualty list.