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Patna, July 3 (IANS) Eleven villagers abducted by Maoists from Bihar's Munger district were released by the rebels after a day, police said Sunday.
The villagers from Bangalwa Kareli village returned home early Sunday after they were freed by Maoists, Munger Superintendent of Police P. Kanan said. |
They were abducted early Saturday by around 50 armed Maoists who stormed into their village, about 200 km from Patna, a police officer said.
In the shooting, five people, including two special police officers, were killed on the spot while one sustained injuries and died later, a police officer said.
State police and central paramilitary forces launched combing operations in the area.
Munger is considered to be a Maoist stronghold.
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