40 dead as rebels blast Indian bus

Second deadly attack in past two months

NEW DELHI - Leftist rebels blew up a bus filled with police and civilians on Monday as it drove through central India, authorities said. The Press Trust of India reported that at least 40 people were killed in the attack, including 20 police officers.

The attack took place in the state of Chhattisgarh, which has been the site of fierce fighting between the leftists and government forces in recent months.