Jawan injured in encounter between security forces, naxals in Jharkhand

The state police also said that a search operation by district police, CRPF and Jharkhand Jaguar unit has been launched.

Published: 07th February 2021 03:50 PM  |   Last Updated: 07th February 2021 03:50 PM   |  A+A-

Security jawans stand guard near a razor wire during restrictions imposed by authorties as separatist groups have called for a general strike against Afzal Guru's hanging in Srinagar on Thursday. Separatists are pressing for the handing over to the family the remains of Parliament attacks convict Afzal Guru who was buried in Tihar Jail Delhi.(Photo | PTI)

File photo for representational purpose | PTI

By ANI

JHARKHAND: One jawan of CoBRA Battalion suffered injuries in the encounter which took place between security forces and Naxals on Sunday in the tri-junction area of Chaibasa, Khunti, and Seraikela border.

Jharkhand police informed that the injured jawan has been shifted to hospital.

The state police also said that a search operation by district police, CRPF and Jharkhand Jaguar unit has been launched.


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