STF jawan injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

A Special Task Force (STF) jawan received grievous injuries when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in a jungle in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Thursday.

Sukma: A Special Task Force (STF) jawan received grievous injuries when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in a jungle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday.

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The incident occurred in the forests between Morpalli and Timmapur area under Chintalnar police station limits of the district, said Inspector General (IG) P Sundarraj.

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According to the police, after the first aid is given to the injured jawan, he will be airlifted to Raipur for treatment. (ANI)