
An Improvised explosive device (IED) blast carried out by the Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district has killed one CRPF sub-inspector killed, another jawan has been reported injured. More details are awaited.
Another Naxals-led IED blast in Cholanar village, Chhattisgarh killed seven jawans on Sunday.
The martyrs belonged to Chhattisgarh Armed Force and the District Force.
While five personnel died on the spot, two were rushed to the nearest hospital locatedat Kirandul but succumbedto injuries.
According to reports, the blast occurred near Cholnar and targeted a jeep with seven security personnel who were patrolling the area.