Three cops injured while rescuing 3 from mob attack in Bihar

Katihar(Bihar): At least three policemen were injured when they tried to rescue three persons held by residents of a village for allegedly practising black magic in Bihar's Katihar district, a senior officer said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when a police team reached Khairiya village under the Kodha Police



Station limits to rescue the three men, he said.

"During the rescue operations, three policemen were injured. We are investigating the matter and ascertaining the identity of the accused involved in the mob attack," Katihar Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar told on Wednesday.