11 CRPF jawans injured in Maoist attack in Jharkhand

At least 11 Central Reserve Police Force jawans were injured in a series of blasts triggered by the Maoists in Bokaro district of Jharkahnd Sunday evening during a combing operation.

The personnel of the 26th CRPF division were injured in a landmine blast in Maoist-hit Jhumra hills

The police said the incident took place at Mahua Tand police station area of Jhumra hills when security personnel were returning from patrolling.

Injured jawans have been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Ranchi. The condition of three jawans is stated to be critical.

In the last few years, the Maoists have stepped up their efforts against the government as well as the locals, after various locals complained that Maoist activities such as killings and abductions increased considerably in the area.

The Maoists have also significantly increased their presence in tribal and rural regions in the states of Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.