Maoists attack police station in Giridih, torch trucks
A police station was blown up and trucks were set on fire by Maoists here on Thursday, According to reports, the rebels also opened fire indiscriminately on a police station in the area. Tey were protesting against the arrest of two of their associates -- Muktar Ansari and Dasrath Manjhi -- in Giridih yesterday. The Pirtand Police station was attacked at around 1 a.m., and the rebels were also shot at. A senior police officer said there were no casualties.