Five security personnel killed in Naxal attack in Bihar

Five security personnel, including three policemen, were killed when armed Maoists attacked them during the construction of a tunnel in Bihar's Aurangabad district.

According to television reports, the encounter started yesterday when a police contingent reached the spot for reinforcement on getting the information about the attack, following which the Maoists fired at the security personnel who retaliated.

A combing operation is on to nab the ultras.

Further details are awaited.