Maoists kill 13 in landmine attack in India

"The incident happened late Friday night when people were returning from a market. At least six civilians have died and four are injured," a police superintendent, who did not wish to be named, told AFP by phone from Raipur, capital of Chattisgarh state.

"The rebels attacked the vehicle thinking it was a police jeep," he said.

The official said there could be more casualties as police were still investigating the attack in Kanker district, about 135 kilometres (85 miles) from Raipur.