Jawan killed in Naxal attack in Jharkhand

Two persons, including a police jawan, were killed and two injured in a Naxalite attack near Bhangiya-Majhipara bridge in Chatra district.

The Naxalites fired upon a patrolling party on Monday, killing one jawan of the Special Task Force and a civilian travelling with police, DSP Sudarshan Mohan said.

An encounter took place soon after with both sides exchanging fire for over 90 minutes, he said.

The injured STF men were rushed to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, he added.