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CRPF jawan killed in IED blast during anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand

Head Constable Mahendra Laskar (45) was injured due to a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) during the operation

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The officials said Laskar was evacuated to a hospital in Rourkela, where he succumbed to injuries in the early hours of Saturday

Press Trust of India Ranchi

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A CRPF jawan died after he was injured in an IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand, officials said on Saturday.

The operation was undertaken by the paramilitary force in the Naxal violence-affected area of Babudera-Samta axis under Jaraikela police station limits in West Singhbhum district on Friday, they said.

Head Constable Mahendra Laskar (45) was injured due to a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) during the operation, they said.

The officials said Laskar was evacuated to a hospital in Rourkela, where he succumbed to injuries in the early hours of Saturday.

Laskar hailed from Assam and belonged to the 60th battalion of the CRPF.

 

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First Published: Oct 11 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

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