Constable injured as Maoists set off mine in Bihar

Maoists detonated a pressure-mine inflicting splinter injuries to one constable,Director General of Police Neelmani said.

He was brought to Anugrah Narayan Medical College and Hospital in Gaya where his condition was stated to be out of danger.

Meanwhile,securitymen recovered some “fake” bombs planted at three booths in Kasma police station area in Aurangabad district and at Ghatera booth under Guraru police station in Gaya district,Neelmani said.

Six Maoists held

Six Maoists have been arrested from Nauhatta-Yadunathpur Road in Rohtas district,police said on Saturday.

Acting on a tip-off,police raided the area and nabbed the ultras last night,Superintendent of Police,Vikas Baibhav said. Some landmine-making equipment,two pistols and as many motorcycles were seized from them,he said.

The Maoists have given a call for boycott of elections in Bihar,where the sixth and final phase of polling was being held on Saturday. The 26 constituencies going to polls are spread over Rohtas,Aurangabad,Buxar,Kaimur and Gaya districts of which 18 have been declared as Maoist-hit.