Maoists on Monday attacked a third railway construction site in a small town near Ranchi-Latehar border in Jharkhand, setting several vehicles situated on the nearby bridge on fire. The incident took place on an over-bridge on Chhati river situated in Ranchi's McCluskieganj.

According to LiveHindustan, maoists also attacked the workers at the site and raised slogans. According to one construction worker, around 10-12 people carrying arms ambused the site in the evening.

Similar attacks were carried out in the region and obstructed the railway contruction work, leading to destruction of property worth crores.

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