In Jharkhand, five policemen were killed and as many injured in a Maoists attack in Latehar district today. <br/><br/>An official said that the incident occurred at Kutmu More area, when the van of the security forces, who were returning from patrolling, drove over the landmine laid by the rebels. <br/><br/>While five policemen died on the spot, the injured were rushed to a hospital in Medininagar, the headquarter town of Palamau. Latehar SP Kuldeep Dewedi had a narrow escape as the explosive went off minutes after his car passed the path.