A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan of the elite CoBRA Battalion 209 was seriously injured after an improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly planted by Maoists, exploded during a search operation in the dense Saranda forest of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district Sunday, officials said.

The incident occurred near Baliba village under the Chotanagra police station area when a joint team of security forces was carrying out a search and area domination exercise as part of an ongoing anti-Maoist operation.

According to officials, the jawan sustained serious injuries when the pressure-triggered IED went off while the team was combing the forest area.

Immediately after the blast, fellow security personnel secured the spot, ensured the safety of the rest of the team, and provided f

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