Naxalite IED Blast Injures Three DRG Jawans in Bijapur

Three DRG jawans were injured in Bijapur district after a pressure IED set by Naxalites exploded. The incident took place near Tokda village during an anti-Naxal operation. The injured were taken to a hospital and are in stable condition. A search operation is ongoing.

Three jawans from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) sustained injuries from a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites in Bijapur district on Friday, police reported.

The explosion occurred near Tokda village within the Gangaloor police station's jurisdiction as a team of security personnel was returning from an anti-Naxal operation.

An official disclosed that the injured jawans, who received minor injuries, were immediately taken to a local hospital and are reportedly stable. A search operation is currently underway in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)