Rohtas District police step up vigil to ward off Naxals

Following the recent clash between Naxals and the police in Rajpur and Baghail, police in Bihars Rohtas District have stepped up their safety and security vigil to prevent similar attacks in the future.

Rohtas (Bihar), July 2 : Following the recent clash between Naxals and the police in Rajpur and Baghail, police in Bihar's Rohtas District have stepped up their safety and security vigil to prevent similar attacks in the future.

Police have been patrolling the entire area, including the thick jungle area to prevent untoward incidents of violence.

Late last Saturday night, a group of Maoists attacked the police station and picket, where 10 people including seven police officers were killed and arms and ammunitions were stolen in huge numbers.

"Till now, the Naxals who have run away in the encounter, we have recovered five regular weapons, six hand grenades, fifty nine 303 rounds, sixteen SCR rounds and some fuses from them while running. The combing operation is still going on," said Praveen Vasisht, DIG of Magadh Range.

"They were 102, they were going in two groups, one having 46 and another having 56. The villagers counted them," informed Jiyaul Haq, DSP of Aurangabad.

After this incident, the police is maintaining extra vigilance in areas adjoining the Son River and Bihad.

"The police are a frightened lot too. They were asking for food. A villager was shot. There is no protection here," said Ramuday Singh, a villager.

The police is unsure about when the next encounter will take place, but nevertheless is preparing for it.

ANI