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3 PLFI Ultras Killed in Encounter with Security Forces
Three ultras of the banned Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) were killed in an encounter with security forces in Gumla district today, a senior police officer said.
The incident happened at Amtoli forest under the jurisdiction of Kamdara police station.
Additional Director General of Police (Operation) M L Meena told PTI that the three were killed during the encounter with the personnel of CRPFs CoBRA unit and the Gumla district police, about 94 km from Ranchi.
(Source: PTI)
Engineering Student Drowns in River in Odisha
An engineering student drowned in the Kuakhai river near on Sunday afternoon, a fire service official said.
The deceased, identified as M Khatua (21), was a final year student of a private engineering college.
The incident happened at Bankuala on the outskirts of the state capital when the student, along with his friends, was taking a bath in the river, the fire service official said.
His friends tried to pull him out but their efforts went in vain, he said.
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Attempt to Hijack Dubai-Bound Plane in Bangladesh
There was an attempt to hijack a Dubai-bound flight in Bangladesh, reported AFP.
4 Dead, 15 in Hospital After Consuming 'Spurious Liquor' in Vizag
Four people died, while 15 others are in the hospital after they allegedly consumed spurious liquor in Gantyada, Andhra Pradesh.
(Source: PTI)