In Jharkhand, 10 maoists were killed in a clash with a rival faction near a village in Chatra district. According to police, five more maoists are believed to have been killed in the group rivalry.

Our correspondent quoting Superintendent Police of Chatra reports that ten bodies have been recovered. He said CPI maoists were attacked by the rival faction Tritiya Prastuti Committee, when they were holding a meeting. under Kunda police station and Police has recovered one AK 47, 6 rifles and large amount of explosives from the scene of firings.

Combing operation is on by the CRPF and Jharkhand police to recover the remaining five bodies of maoists.