Chhattisgarh: Naxals attack police team, 2 cops hurt

The Naxals on Sunday torched four vehicles and attacked a police team, injuring two police personnel, in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

The Naxals on Sunday torched four vehicles and attacked a police team, injuring two police personnel, in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

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The incident occurred in the forest area in Surokhi village, police said.

The Naxals intercepted four trucks involved in road construction work near the village and set them afire, they said.

A CRPF and police team was rushed to the area but as it neared the village, the Naxals attacked it, injuring two personnel, they said.

The security personnel retaliated, following which the Naxals escaped, they said.

The injured have been admitted to hospital.