A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) officer was killed on Monday after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Maoists went off in Bijapur district.
The incident took place between Etepal and Timenar villages when teams of CAF were sent on an area domination operation to ensure security for road construction work in Mirtur area, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police Chandrakant Governa said.
Assistant Platoon Commander Vijay Yadav, belonging to the CAF’s 19th Battalion, stepped on the IED connection, leading to his death, the ASP said.
The body of Yadav, a resident of Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, was brought to Bhairmagarh.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed grief over the incident.