Suspected Maoists reportedly opened fire at Forest department watchers at the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur on October 30 afternoon.
According to forest officials, a group of five suspected Maoists fired towards the skies upon seeing the watchers. The watchers ran and took cover. However, no casualties were reported.
The attack took place inside the sanctuary, near the Chavachi area. Three forest watchers were on duty, accompanied by three guards, when the gang struck.
