1 security member killed in blast in eastern India

23/3/2025 7:24

One security member was killed and another injured when unidentified armed rebels called "Naxals" triggered an improvised explosive device blast in India's eastern state of Jharkhand on Saturday, local police said.



The blast took place in Chaibasa area of the state's West Singhbhum district. Both the victims belonged to the 193rd battalion of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force.



The two members were airlifted to the state capital Ranchi and admitted to a hospital, where one of them succumbed to his injuries. The other one was undergoing medical treatment at the hospital.



Following the blast, a manhunt was launched in the area.