Meanwhile, suspected Maoist rebels triggered a low-intensity landmine blast in a forest area of Kantapahari, a stronghold of the left wing extremists in the district.

'A low-intensity explosion took place. No one was injured,' West Midnapore police superintendent M.K Verma told IANS.

He said the police force had already rushed to the spot to see the situation there.

'We believe the explosion was triggered by suspected Maoists,' Verma said.