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Ten security personnel killed by Maoists in Orissa, India
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April 04, 2010
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Maoist guerrillas detonated a land mine in Orissa, India today, blowing
up a bus ferrying Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel of the state.
At least ten were confirmed to be dead in the incident while several
others were injured. State police said the attack occurred in the
Koraput district of Orissa, on the east coast of India.

The land mine explosion blew up one of the three vehicles in which the
security men were traveling. The jawans were from the SOG's road
clearing department, and were on an operation to clear a blocked road in
the state.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Sanjeeb Panda stated that, "One of
the buses was blasted by the Maoists. The vehicle was completely
damaged. At least 10 security personnel are confirmed dead." According
to him, the death toll is expected to rise.

A short shooting battle between the Maoists and the jawans also took
place according to sources. However, no further details were available.

Three security personnel were injured in the attack, and were admitted
to local hospitals. A medical team accompanied by ambulances has been
sent to the scene of the attack. Additional personnel have also been
sent to assist the surviving jawans in the operation.

== Sources ==
* http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/orissa-7-security-jawans-killed-in-a-maoist-attack-19141.php
* http://www.ptinews.com/news/595001_Maoists-kill-ten-securitymen-in-Orissa
* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/10-security-personnel-killed-as-Maoists-blow-up-police-bus-in-Orissa/articleshow/5759634.cms