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An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites exploded while a Border Security Force (BSF) team was trying to defuse it, injuring a jawan in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district on Sunday, police said.
The blast occurred around 9.30 am on the Hetarkasa village road near Panidobir camp. A team of security personnel was conducting an area domination operation at the time. Kanker Superintendent of Police, Indira Kalyan Elesela, said this. During patrolling, the BSF team detected an IED planted by Maoists, he said.
When the BSF team tried to neutralize the IED, it exploded, injuring BSF jawan B Ishwar Rao with minor injuries to his hand and face, police said.
The SP said that medical personnel administered preliminary treatment to the injured jawan and shifted him to a hospital for further medical attention.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Raipur around 1.30 am on Sunday on a two-day visit to the state. He will attend programmes in Raipur and Bastar districts.
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This news is sourced from Indian Express and is intended for informational purposes only.
