Maoists torch dumpers, rollers of construction firm

Maoists have torched two dumpers and as many rollers of a road construction company in Bihar`s Gaya district, police said Saturday.

Patna: Maoists have torched two dumpers and as many rollers of a road construction company in Bihar`s Gaya district, police said Saturday.

Armed rebels late Friday attacked the temporary office of a construction firm near Sherghati in Gaya, about 100 km from here, police said.

They set on fire dumpers and rollers, creating panic among the company`s employees.

Maoists apparently targeted the construction company to extort money, police said.

A case has been filed and search operations are on to trace the Maoists.

IANS

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