Latehar, Latehar district of Jharkhand: Late on Tuesday (19 November) near Herhanj police station area, some extremists set fire to five trucks loaded with coal. These extremists, numbering 10-12, also beat up the truck drivers. After this incident, an atmosphere of terror prevails in the area.

According to the information, the extremists carried out this incident for extortion money. The trucks that were set on fire by the extremists were going to Tubed Mines operated by DVC for transporting coal. JPC has taken the responsibility of taking action by leaving a pamphlet at the spot. Regarding this matter, the police has started investigating the incident.

Extremists fired 20 rounds
Eyewitnesses of the incident said that the truck drivers were returning to Tubed Mines after loading coal from Kusmahi siding. At that time 15-20 extremists surrounded them and fired 15 to 20 rounds to spread terror. After this, the truck drivers were taken out of the vehicle and the truck was set on fire. As soon as the police of Herhanj police station got information about the incident, the station in-charge reached the spot with the force and recovered many bullet shells. The reason behind the incident is said to be levy collection. It is worth noting that in recent times, extremist incidents have increased in the area.