Three CRPF jawans injured in IED blast in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa

RANCHI: Three CRPF jawans, including one assistant commandant, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Chaibasa on Wednesday.The incident took place during an anti-Naxal operation, when a search was being conducted in the early morning.

“Three CRPF jawans injured in an IED blast in Chaibasa. Injured jawans are being airlifted to Ranchi for medical treatment. More details awaited,” the SP of Chaibasa said.

#WATCH | Chaibasa, Jharkhand | Three CRPF personnel who got injured in an IED blast brought to a hospital in Chaibasa for treatment. https://t.co/w0OyfMa6uu pic.twitter.com/mQmij2SJfe

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In January, an encounter took place between security forces, including the Jharkhand Police and the 209 CoBRA battalion, and Naxals in Chaibasa, West Singhbhum district. According to police reports, two INSAS rifles were recovered from the site. (ANI)