STF Jawan Injured by Pressure IED During Patrol in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
The wounded trooper was referred to a higher medical centre after initial treatment.
Overview
- Police said a pressure improvised explosive device planted by Maoists detonated during an area-domination operation in the district's southern region.
- The explosion occurred when the Special Task Force jawan came into contact with the device, according to initial reports.
- Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav attributed the blast to Maoists and confirmed the ongoing operation in the area.
- Officials described the patrol as part of routine area domination, and they noted that further details are awaited.
- IED attacks have repeatedly targeted security personnel and civilians across the Bastar region, including a June 2025 blast in Sukma that killed Additional SP Akash Rao Girepunje.