NEW DELHI — Maoist rebels killed 11 Indian police officers and seized their automatic weapons and ammunition after ambushing a foot patrol on Saturday morning in the eastern state of Chattisgarh, according to a police official. The attack took place in a remote forested area that is a traditional Maoist rebel stronghold. The patrol was attacked when it was deployed to check a road for planted explosives, Mr. Shukla said. The rebels, who have been fighting for independence from India for decades, have accused the government of exploiting poor tribal villagers. In 2016, the Indian police killed 24 Maoist rebels, including seven women, in the state of Orissa in the neighboring Malkangri district.

Source: New York Times March 12, 2017 15:44 UTC