At least one CRPF jawan was injured in Naxals’ IED blast in Radhapoda area of Saranda forest falling under Jaraikela police station of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. 

The injured jawan was given first aid at the spot,airlifted and brought to Ranchi where he was undergoing treatment. 

“An IED exploded during the search operations and three jawans were injured. They were airlifted to Ranchi,” he added. 

Prior to this incident of IED blast, an identical event had taken place on March 5, 2025 at Baliwa in Saranda forests under Manoharpur police station limits when personnel of CRPF 197 battalion went there for a search operation.

Three CRPF jawans were injured. The incident took place at Baliwa in Saranda forests under Manoharpur police station limits when personnel of CRPF 197 battalion went there for a search operation.