Maoists kill 10 villagers in a 'revenge' attack in Bihar
merisarkar news service
New Delhi, February 18, 2010
It appeared to be a revenge killing: Police
Heavily armed Maoists stormed Fulwaria village in Jamui district of the state on late Wednesday night. They broke open the door and dragged out the villagers and fired at them indiscriminately.
This is the second major attack by the Maoists this week.
Police say, Maoist killed at least 10 villagers. And more than dozen villagers are injured. Condition of five of them are said to be critical.
Maoist also abducted half a dozen villagers. They also torched more than 30 thatched houses in the village.
Additional Director General of Police U.S. Dutta told reporters that it appears to be a revenge killing.
He said that the villagers had refused to cooperate with the Maoists and also help the police to nab at least 10 ultras from the area.
