Three youths shot dead by suspected ultras in Jharkhand

Khunti (Jharkhand), Sept 4 (PTI) Three youths have beenshot dead by suspected ultras of People’s Liberation Front ofIndia (PLFI) in a jungle near Kasira village in Khuntidistrict, a police official said today. The incident occurred last night and the victims havebeen identified as Rahul Swansi (18), Anil Lohra (20), andBrajesh Singh (20), the official said. Superintendent of Police, Anish Gupta, who accompanied byDIG (Ranchi) R K Dhan, rushed to the spot today, said thebodies have been recovered. On reports of four persons killed in the incident, hesaid search operation is on but no other body has been tracedis yet. "The victims were stated to have criminal background andthe incident was a case of area domination," Gupta added. PTICOR BS CRNSD