Tragic IED Blast in Jharkhand's Saranda Forest

An IED explosion in Jharkhand's West Singbhum district resulted in one woman's death and injured two others. The blast occurred in the Saranda forest during a leaf-plucking activity. The injured are stable but may be moved for better care. The local police suspect Maoist involvement.

In a tragic incident in Jharkhand's West Singbhum district, an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a woman and injuring two others, according to police reports.

The explosion took place in the Saranda forest, under the jurisdiction of the Jeraikela Police Station. A group of women ventured into the Kolbhonga area of the forest to collect sial leaves when they accidentally triggered the IED, planted by suspected Maoists, as stated by the West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police Amit Renu.

The injured women are receiving medical attention at the Manoharpur hospital and their conditions are stable. Superintendent Renu noted that the incident indicates the mounting desperation of Maoist groups as security forces intensify their operations against them.

(With inputs from agencies.)