Landmine Explosion In Malkangiri, One BSF Injured

Odishabarta,Bureau

Malkangiri: A BSF,Jawan was critically injured as a landmine allegedly planted by Maoists exploded near Gogpadar village under Maithili block of Odisha’s Malkangiri district.

The BSF,Jawan, identified as Dharmendra Sahoo, sustained grievous injuries on his left leg and has been hospitalised.

The explosion took place when security forces were returning after carrying out combing operation in the area. Combing operation was intensified in the region after the mishap.

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