Two security personnel lose their lives in landmine blast in Jharkhand
Lohardaga (Jharkhand): A landmine blast by the Maoists in Lohardaga district here
claimed the lives of two policemen. The blast kicked off an encounter between the Maoists and the security forces in the area, which is reported to be still
continuing. A security personnel died on the spot, while the other submitted to
his injuries later, said a police official. The security personnel killed were
deployed for the safety of the polling party members, who were returning after
conducting the polls in the constituency on December 12. Inspector General of
Police V H Desmukh said in Ranchi, the blast took place when the two motorcycle-borne
security personnel were crossing the area.
