2 officers 3 jawans shot dead by naxals in Jharkhand’s Saraikela search operation on DIG Kuldeep Dwivedi

While speaking to ANI on five policemen who were shot dead in Jharkhand’s Saraikela district on Friday, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Kolhan Kuldeep Dwivedi said, “We have inspected the spot. Prima facie it seems that maoists ambushed and attacked them. Two officers and three jawans died and driver returned safely. Jawans had retaliated and naxals were reportedly injured. A search operation is going on.” “We will also make efforts to ensure that such incidents don't occur again. Weapons of the security forces were also looted, 3 INSAS rifles and 2 pistols were looted,” DIG added.