Two police personnel including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) were injured in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast which took place in insurgency -infested Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, police said.
The blast took place in an area falling under limits of Aranpur police station.
As per information received, the injured police personnel were identified as ASI Santosh Thakur and Assistant Constable lalsingh Netam.
While undertaking patrolling in the region for ensuring security for ongoing construction work, the duo accidently stepped over IED planted by rebels resulting in an explosion. The injured personnel were rushed to a nearby hospital where they were reported to be out of danger.
In the wake of the incident, security personnel have stepped up security arrangements in the region and also instructed security personnel to remain extra vigilant while conducting operations in restive areas, added police.