Photo: The government has launched a major offensive against the rebels.India Maoist Rebels Kill 24 Troops In West Bengal -- BBC
At least 24 troops were killed when armed Maoists attacked a camp of the paramilitary forces in India's West Bengal state, officials said.
Nearly 50 rebels on motorcycles encircled the camp of the Eastern Frontier Rifles (ERF) at Silda village on Monday and started firing on it.
More fighters joined the assault on foot, firing from automatic weapons.
More than 6,000 people have died during the rebels' 20-year fight for communist rule in many Indian states.
The Indian government recently began a major offensive against the rebels in several states.
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Indian troops killed in suspected Maoist attack -- CNN
Maoist rebels kill 24 police in eastern India -- AP
Suspected Maoists kill 24 in Indian police attack -- AFP
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Red terror leaves behind shock, bloodstains -- The Pioneer
Maoists go on a rampage in Shilda -- The Hindu (pictures)
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