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Two Maoists, three policemen killed in an encounter in Eastern India

NEW DELHI, April 26 (KUNA) -- As many as three policemen and two Maoists were killed in an encounter in the Eastern Indian state of Jharkhand Saturday.
The encounter took place near Makra Pahari in Jharkhand's Dumka district this morning, a top state police officer told Press Trust of India.
Two Maoists and three policemen were killed in the encounter, the officer said.
A Maoist was also arrested and two rifles were seized from him, he said. (end) dr.ema KUNA 261329 Apr 08NNNN