A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) trooper was killed and another one injured on Wednesday after Maoists attacked security personnel and exploded an improvised explosive device (IED) in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh.
The incident occurred around 11 am in Aamdai Ghati iron ore mine area, Narayanpur Additional Superintendent of Police Hemsagar Sidar said.
Maoists triggered the IED blast and opened fire, triggering a gun battle between the two sides.
Constable Kamlesh Sahu, belonging to the CAF’s 9th battalion, was killed in the incident. Another constable, Vinay Kumar Sahu, sustained minor injuries.
The deceased was a native of Janjgir-Champa district of the state.
