CRPF commando injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district
The Hindu
Inj. of CoBRA commando in IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Nov. 7 during 1st phase of State Assembly polls. Inspector Shrikant of CoBRA 206th battalion stepped on IED, causing injuries. Konta assembly segment among 20 constituencies voting in 1st phase.
A commando of CoBRA, an elite unit of CRPF, was injured on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district as polling for the first phase of State Assembly elections got underway in the region, police said.
The incident occurred when a joint team of CRPF and Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA) 206th battalion was out on an area domination operation from Tondamarka camp towards Elmagunda village to ensure security during polls, a senior police official said.
During patrolling, Inspector Shrikant belonging to CoBRA 206th battalion, inadvertently stepped over the IED, planted by Naxalites, leading to the explosion causing injuries to him, the official said.
The area falls under Konta assembly segment, which is among the 20 constituencies where voting is being held Tuesday in the first phase of the two-phase elections for the 90-member state assembly.
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