Bhubaneswar: At least two people were killed when police opened fire on Friday on a mob attacking a police station in Orissa's Koraput district, an official said
More than 300 people allegedly attacked the police station at the headquarters of the district's Narayanpatna block to protest against frequent police patrolling in their area, considered a hotbed of Maoist activities.
Two persons were killed when the police opened fire to disperse the mob.
"A mob of about 300 people attacked the police station and tried to loot weapons. Two people have been killed when police opened fire at them to disperse them," Deputy Inspector General of Police Sanjeeb Panda said.
Two persons were killed when the police opened fire to disperse the mob.
"A mob of about 300 people attacked the police station and tried to loot weapons. Two people have been killed when police opened fire at them to disperse them," Deputy Inspector General of Police Sanjeeb Panda said.
