6 jawans killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
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ANI reported that the IED blast was set off by a police vehicle. And that 3 of the jawans were from the Chhattisgarh Armed Force and two from District Force.
That toll has now gone up to six.
The blast occurred in Dantewada district's Cholnar village.
"6 jawans dead, 1 injured according to preliminary investigation. Search operation is being held by security forces. Blast could be of high intensity, but the exact details will come after the investigation," Sunder Raj P, DIG Anti-Naxal Operations, said.
ANI added that CRPF soldiers have been rushed to the spot.
Chhattisgarh: 3 jawans of Chhattisgarh Armed Force & 2 jawans of District Force killed and 2 jawans injured in an IED blast on a police vehicle in Dantewada's Cholnar Village. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/2ARxxrR86N
— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2018
Chhattisgarh: 3 jawans of Chhattisgarh Armed Force & 2 jawans of District Force killed and 2 jawans injured in an IED blast on a police vehicle in Dantewada's Cholnar Village. Troops of CRPF rushed to the spot, More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/J6a0JMpknn
— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2018