2 shot dead by Maoists in Khunti

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2 shot dead by Maoists in Khunti

Tuesday, 06 August 2019 | PNS | Ranchi

In a tragic incident two youths were shot dead by Maoists on Sunday night under Arki Police Station in Khunti District.

Khunti Superintendent of Police, Alok informed that the incident took place in Badani Village under Arki Police Station around 50 Kilometers away from Khunti District Head Quarter and the spot is last village in Khunti District situated at border of Saraikela District.

“A group of Maoists fired bullets on both of the youths and dropped pamphlets near their dead body.

After committing the crime the ultras fled towards forests. Police have not been identified the deceased so far because family members of the deceased have not confirm till now,” said Alok. Arki Police Station Incharge Vikrant Kumar, said that the Khunti Police recovered the bodies and sent for postmortem at Sadar Hospital, Khunti.

The Maoists alleged through the pamphlets that they were police informer. During this incident the Maoists also torched the youth’s motorcycle, he added.

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