Jharkhand: Maoists trigger landmine blast, 3 policemen killed

Chatra, Jharkhand:  Three policemen including an assistant sub inspector, a head constable and a home guard were killed in a landmine blast triggered by Maoists in Chatra district of Jharkhand late on Monday night.

The explosion occurred when a jeep carrying seven policemen, who were returning after a search operation, drove over the landmine at Lakrai More in Tandua area. Four injured cops were sent to a hospital for treatment.

The Maoists also seized weapons from the policemen before fleeing.

Senior officials are at the site to take a stock of the situation.