Saraikela, Jharkhand:
At least 50 Maoists and 30 securitymen have been engaged in a fiercegunbattle at the Chowka police station near Saraikela in Jharkhandsince Monday night.
One security personnel has been killed in overnight encounter. More details are awaited.
Maoists have gone on an all out offensive during their two-day bandh in seven states. (
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