Jawan Dead, 2 Others Injured In IED Blast In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
A jawan was killed and two others sustained injuries in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
One jawan lost his life, while two others were injured in an IED blast planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday. The incident happened in the National Park area of the district.
On Sunday, security forces recovered explosives following a gunfight with Naxalites in the Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh.
The development came after four Maoists, carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 19 lakh, surrendered themselves.
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