Indian Maoists kill 14 in Orissa

by Jarrett Martineau | February 16, 2008 at 01:54 am | 245 views | 2 comments

The BBC is reporting that a rebel group in India have attacked a police station and killed 13 people.

Maoist rebels in India have attacked a police station in the eastern state of Orissa, killing 13 officers.

A civilian also died in the two-hour battle in Nayagarh district. The rebels escaped with arms and ammunition.

The attack, which occurred 90km (56 miles) from the state capital, Bhubaneswar, is seen as a sign the rebels are extending their operations.

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February 16, 2008 at 01:54 am by Jarrett Martineau, 245 views, 2 comments

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