Maoists trigger IED blast in Chhattisgarh on poll day
Raipur, Apr 18 (IBNS): A policeman was injured in an IED blast triggered by suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh on Thursday morning, media reports said.
The incident took place at Rajnandgaon. The injured policeman has been identified as Man Singh.
"The rebels detonated the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) around 10.30 am between Medha and Dabba villages, falling under Manpur-Mohla Assembly segment, when a team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police team was out on area domination operation in view of polling in the area," Times Now quoted a senior police officer as saying.
His injuries were minor and he is back on duty after receiving first aid.
Voting is taking place in the area today.
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