STF Jawan Injured In IED Blast Triggered By Alleged Naxalites In Bijapur District

A Special Task Force (STF) jawan was injured on Monday when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly planted by Naxalites, went off in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, a police official announced to the press today.

The incident took place when a team of security personnel were out on an area domination operation in the southern part of the district, according to the police official.

“The STF jawan inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, triggering a blast that left him injured. After preliminary treatment, he was referred to a medical center for further medication,” the police official was quoted as saying in conclusion.

Source : https://theprint.in/india/stf-jawan-injured-as-ied-planted-by-naxalites-explodes-in-chhattisgarhs-bijapur/2861603/