Maoists kill four in Jharkhand

Maoist guerrillas gunned down four people, including a girl, on the outskirts of Ranchi in Jharkhand, police said today.

Maoist guerrillas gunned down four people, including a girl, on the outskirts of Ranchi in Jharkhand, police said on Friday.

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The rebels started indiscriminate firing at the house of Pradeep Munda of Barihatu village on Thursday night, police said. Munda is said to be spearheading an anti-Maoist movement in the area.

He died along with his two guests -- Sonaram Munda and Sanjay Mahto. His daughter also died in the firing. One girl of the neighbouring house was injured.