Eleven killed in landmine blast by rebels in eastern India

INDIA: In yet another extreme leftwing rebel strike on Indian security forces, at least 11 paramilitary personnel were killed Wednesday in a landmine explosion in the eastern state of Jharkhand, a senior Indian Home Ministry official said.

"The blast took place in Serengda-Aruanga village in West Singhbhum district when a security patrol party was coming from a rebel-infested area after a two-day patrolling. While 11 personnel were killed on the spot, another six people sustained injuries in the blast," the official said. Senior police officials have rushed to the spot and a combing operation has started.

NEW DELHI, Thursday, Xinhua