Suspected Maoist bomb kills 16 Indian troops: police

Last updated on: 01 May,2019 02:20 pm

India is holding elections and attacks by Maoist rebels often spike as the country goes to the polls

NEW DELHI (AFP) - A suspected bomb attack by Maoist rebels killed 16 paramilitary troops in western India on Wednesday, police said.

India is holding elections and attacks by Maoist rebels, who are active in several states, often spike as the country goes to the polls.