This Article is From Jan 14, 2023

Security Force Personnel Injured In Maoist Blast In Chhattisgarh

The injured ASI was immediately rushed for treatment at a field hospital in Basaguda where his condition is stable now.

Security Force Personnel Injured In Maoist Blast In Chhattisgarh

The blast occurred while CRPF's 153rd battalion was out on patrol. (Representational)

Raipur, Chhattisgarh:

An assistant sub-inspector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 153 Battalion, Muhd Aslam was injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on Saturday.

Maoists planted the IED at the Pegdapalli-Sunil post.

The incident occurred around 8:45 am on Saturday, near Pegdapalli village under the Tarrem police station when a road opening party of the CRPF's 153rd battalion was out on patrol, a senior police official said.

The injured ASI was immediately rushed for treatment at a field hospital in Basaguda where his condition is stable now.

Officials further added that arrangements are being made for a helicopter to lift him to a higher centre referral for better treatment.

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