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| Maoist rebels in India have blown up a railway track, leading to the derailment of a passenger train in the eastern state of Jharkhand, police say. | Maoist rebels in India have blown up a railway track, leading to the derailment of a passenger train in the eastern state of Jharkhand, police say. |
| At least two people were killed and 47 others injured in the incident, which happened near Ghaghra station. | At least two people were killed and 47 others injured in the incident, which happened near Ghaghra station. |
| Rebels are fighting for communist rule in a number of Indian states. They have a presence in more than 223 of India's 600-odd districts across 20 states. | Rebels are fighting for communist rule in a number of Indian states. They have a presence in more than 223 of India's 600-odd districts across 20 states. |
| More than 6,000 people have died during the rebels' 20-year fight. | More than 6,000 people have died during the rebels' 20-year fight. |
| Eight coaches of the passenger train plying between Tatanagar and Bilaspur derailed after the rebels blew up a portion of the railway track near Ghaghra halt station in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police said. | Eight coaches of the passenger train plying between Tatanagar and Bilaspur derailed after the rebels blew up a portion of the railway track near Ghaghra halt station in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police said. |
| "Maoists blew up a portion of the track that caused the derailment. Three coaches have been badly damaged," federal railway minister Mamata Banerjee said. | "Maoists blew up a portion of the track that caused the derailment. Three coaches have been badly damaged," federal railway minister Mamata Banerjee said. |
| Ms Banerjee said two passengers travelling on the train had died after the coaches derailed. Six others were trapped in the coaches, she added. | Ms Banerjee said two passengers travelling on the train had died after the coaches derailed. Six others were trapped in the coaches, she added. |
| The rebels set off several explosions near the tracks after the incident to prevent rescue workers from reaching the site, the railway minister said. | The rebels set off several explosions near the tracks after the incident to prevent rescue workers from reaching the site, the railway minister said. |
| Rescue workers have reached the site and are trying to bring out the passengers who are trapped, a senior police official said. | Rescue workers have reached the site and are trying to bring out the passengers who are trapped, a senior police official said. |
| 'Biggest threat' | 'Biggest threat' |
| The incident happened at the same time as the rebels called for a 24-hour strike in Jharkhand. They are demanding that a rebel who was arrested recently by the police should be presented in court immediately. | The incident happened at the same time as the rebels called for a 24-hour strike in Jharkhand. They are demanding that a rebel who was arrested recently by the police should be presented in court immediately. |
| Last week, the rebels abducted a former legislator in Jharkhand, and later released him. | Last week, the rebels abducted a former legislator in Jharkhand, and later released him. |
| Ramchandra Singh was canvassing for the forthcoming state assembly elections. Polls are to be held in five phases between 27 November and 18 December. | Ramchandra Singh was canvassing for the forthcoming state assembly elections. Polls are to be held in five phases between 27 November and 18 December. |
| Police say they are unclear about the reasons behind Mr Singh's abduction and subsequent release. | Police say they are unclear about the reasons behind Mr Singh's abduction and subsequent release. |
| Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described the Maoist insurgency as the single largest threat to the country. | Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described the Maoist insurgency as the single largest threat to the country. |
| The rebels say they are fighting for communist rule and the rights of the poor peasants and landless. | The rebels say they are fighting for communist rule and the rights of the poor peasants and landless. |
| There has been a surge in Maoist violence in recent months - the rebels have kidnapped and killed policemen, help up an express train, attacked police stations, and blown up railway lines and communication links in affected states. | There has been a surge in Maoist violence in recent months - the rebels have kidnapped and killed policemen, help up an express train, attacked police stations, and blown up railway lines and communication links in affected states. |