Maoists attack railway construction site in Jharkhand, burn down several vehicles

The incident took place near Ranchi-Latehar border in Jharkhand.

Maoists on Monday attacked a third railway construction site in a small town near Ranchi-Latehar border in Jharkhand, setting several vehicles situated on the nearby bridge on fire. The incident took place on an over-bridge on Chhati river situated in Ranchi's McCluskieganj.

Maoists set vehicles on fire

According to LiveHindustan, maoists also attacked the workers at the site and raised slogans. According to one construction worker, around 10-12 people carrying arms ambused the site in the evening.

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Similar attacks were carried out in the region and obstructed the railway contruction work, leading to destruction of property worth crores.