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9 killed in landmine blast

PATNA, SEPT. 12. Nine persons, including six policemen, were killed and three others injured in a landmine blast and subsequent encounter in Bihar's naxal-hit Kaimur district today.

The Inspector-General of Police (Operation), Mr. Neelmani, told PTI that six policemen patrolling in a vehicle were killed and three others injured when suspected extremists detonated a landmine near Keva Canal under Chainpur police station. Policemen travelling in another vehicle challenged the ultras after the blast and killed three of them on the spot, he said.

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