“Seven paramilitary soldiers have been killed in a clash between security forces and Maoist rebels in India’s eastern Jharkhand state, police say. At least nine other soldiers and policemen were injured in the battle in Latehar district on Monday. Maoist rebels have carved out strongholds in a number of states in the north, east and centre of India. “

Source: BBC News – India: Maoist rebels kill seven paramilitary soldiers