Phulbani (Orissa), July 18 (PTI) Armed Maoists triggered an explosion at a police outpost in Orissa's Kandhamal district, police said here today.
A group of ultras stormed into the outpost at Katingia in Bamunigaon area, about 145 km from here, late last night and set off an explosive device causing partial damage to the building, Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar said.
The Maoists, then ransacked the office causing extensive damage to the wireless communication system, furniture and documents after overpowering and tying up three security personnel, he said.
The attackers also set afire a portion of the building and a motorcycle parked outside before triggering the explosion, which caused partial damage to the outpost and a police personnel's residence nearby.
However, no police personnel have been injured in the attack, Kumar said.
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