Naxals attack in Gadchiroli

CHANDRAPUR: Naxalites set ablaze three vehicles - two tippers and a truck - of a contractor on Wednesday evening. The incident took place near Haldwahi Tola village in Chamorshi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, said the police.

According to sources, the Naxals came to the village and after identifying the vehicles of the construction company - Sainath Constructions - set those ablaze. The Naxalites then disappeared into the jungle.

Sanjay Latkar, SDPO of Chamorshi division, said, "The Naxals have burnt the three vehicles owned by Raju Biyani, director of Sainath Constructions on Wednesday evening."

Offences under relevant sections of the IPC have been registered at Chamorshi police station

Times of India