Sasaram: Three Maoists were killed
in an encounter with security forces in Rohtas district on Monday.
"A joint team of STF of Bihar Police and Cobra battalion
of CRPF launched the combing operation near Matiyaon village
in Chutia police station when armed Maoists opened fire,"
Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said.
In the ensuing encounter, three Maoists were killed on
the spot, he said.
The police brought the bodies to the district
headquarters here, he said.
PTI
First Published: Monday, January 02, 2012, 10:18