Maoists attack police vehicle in Sukma, no casualties reported

Five police officials had a narrow escape on Friday when suspected Maoists attacked their vehicle in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district.

A station house officer (SHO) and four other policemen came under attack by suspected Maoists on Friday while passing through a dense forest in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said.

Five police officials had a narrow escape on Friday when suspected Maoists attacked their vehicle in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. (File Photo)

SHO of Konta police station Eman Sahu and four constables were heading for Konta from Sukma when their vehicle came under fire near Manikonta village, said a senior police officer.

They, however, quickly took positions and retaliated, forcing the rebels to flee.

All five personnel reached Dornapal safely. Forces were dispatched to the area to trace the attackers.