CRPF jawan injured in Jharkhand encounter

A CRPF jawan suffered injuries during an encounter with Maoists in Madhuban police station area Giridih district this morning.

Superintendent of Police Surendra Kumar Jha said the encounter occurred at a place between Pipradih and Raibeda, where a joint team of the police and CRPF personnel was carrying out anti-naxal operation.

The injured jawan was first taken to a hospital in Dumri and later to a Ranchi hospital.

A search operation has been launched following the encounter to apprehend the Maoists, Jha added.