One sub-inspector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and two CRPF constables were injured when a pressure IED (Improvised Explosive Device) planted by Maoists exploded in Sukma district of South Chhattisgarh on Tuesday.
The incident took place near Chintalnar village of Sukma when a team of the CRPF's 74th battalion was out an anti-Maoist operation on Tuesday morning.
"CPRF sub-inspector G.S.Bisht died in the incident and two CRPF constables were injured," Sukma district Superintendent of Police (SP) Mr.I.Kalyaan Elesela told The Hindu .
The injured CRPF constables were identified as Sanjay Kumar and Sudhakar Rao of the 74th battalion and have been airlifted to Raipur for treatment.
