Maoist killed in encounter, jawan injured in IED blast
An encounter took place between Maoists and security forces in a forest area between Purangel village (Kirandul police station) and Peediya village (Gangalur police station), which is a border area, around 8 am.
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Achala, who joined as Haviladar in 2013-24, was the first one from the village to join the Army. He used to encourage local residents to join the defence force. (Representative image)A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security personnel, and a Bastar Fighters jawan suffered serious injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Monday.
In another incident, a villager, who was abducted on March 8, was found dead on Monday.
An encounter took place between Maoists and security forces in a forest area between Purangel village (Kirandul police station) and Peediya village (Gangalur police station), which is a border area, around 8 am.
During search operations, an unidentified body of a Maoist was found. While conducting search operations around 2.30 pm near Mutavendi camp pass, constable Ramu Korsa of Bastar Fighters accidentally stepped on a pressure IED connection, triggering a blast. He sustained injuries on his legs and is said to be in a stable condition now.
In the other incident, the body of 35-year-old Hemla Pusu was found. Terming Pusu a police informer, Bhairamgarh area committee Maoists allegedly strangled and thrashed him to death with wooden sticks. Pusu was a resident of Telipetha village under Kutru police station, but used to live in another area in Kutru.
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