Chhattisgarh: Two CRPF jawans suffer critical injuries in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Bastar's Bijapur district
Condition of both the jawans was stated to be critical while another personnel escaped with bruises .
Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav told TOI that the personnel were part of the Road Opening Party and they were out on patrol when an IED blast went off, leaving the jawans severely injured.
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officer said that it wasn't yet clear if it was a pressure IED or command. He said that there was an exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces after the blast.
The incident took place on the Timapur–Murdanda road near Awapalli police station around Murdonda security camp and the injured jawans were immediately evacuated, followed by deployment of reinforcement. The explosive, believed to have been planted earlier by Maoists, detonated as the team was passing through the area and the jawans might have inadvertently stepped upon the bomb.
Both injured jawans received initial medical treatment and have now been referred to a higher medical center in Raipur for advanced care.
Security forces have since launched a search operation in the area to trace the insurgents and ensure the safety of other patrolling units.
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