Maoists burn machine in a bid to stop sand mining

Suspected Maoists burnt a machine engaged in mining sand at Aniyawar in Rohtas district in the early hours today. Around 20 ultras came to the spot and burnt the machine in their bid to stop sand mining.

Suspected Maoists burnt a machine engaged in mining sand at Aniyawar in Rohtas district in the early hours today, official sources said.

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Around 20 ultras came to the spot and burnt the machine in their bid to stop sand mining, they said.

A combing operation has been launched to nab those involved in the incident.