A team of BSF Jawans had a close shave when a landmine planted by the Maoists was detected during combing operations and defused at the Pipalpadar area in Swabhiman Anchal of Malkangiri district on Sunday.
Later, the landmine was defused by a bomb disposal squad led by Assistant Commandant Bijay Pal averting a major mishap.
According to sources, Maoist activities in the region have decreased in the area due to the intensive patrolling and area domination exercise by the Central Armed Police Forces and police.
Out of desperation Maoists are trying to inflict damages on security forces by planting landmines at various places.Earlier on October 11, a team of CRPF jawans had diffused a landmine planted by Maoists at K Balanga area of Sundeargarh district.
Similarly on September 19, the CRPF personnel had a narrow escape when at least three landmines were detected and defused along the national highway near Kalberu of Malkangiri-Telangana bordering area.