Munger, July 02: In a pre-dawn strike, Maoists posing as CRFP personnel attacked a village in the district on Saturday, leaving six villagers dead.
The heavily-armed rebels attacked Kareili village around 5 AM and shot dead the villagers including some tribals.
While five villagers were killed on the spot, one succumbed to injuries in a hospital.
Deputy General of Police Neelmani said the rebels posing as CRPF personnel came in two vehicles and shot dead the villagers.
Heavy reinforcements led by Superintendent of Police P Kanan have reached the spot and a combing operation is on in the jungles to track down the ultras.
–PTI