CoBRA Assistant Commandant Injured In IED Explosion In Jharkhand's Saranda
West Singhbhum SP Amit Renu said the blast occurred during an anti-Naxalite operation, and the injured official is being airlifted to a hospital in Ranchi.
Published : March 1, 2026 at 12:46 PM IST
Chaibasa: The explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by CPI (Maoists) in the Saranda Forest area under Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Sunday led to the serious injury of an assistant commandant of the CoBRA battalion, police said.
As per information from police headquarters, the explosion took place during an anti-Naxalite operation by the CoBRA battalion soldiers, and a helicopter has been sent from Ranchi to airlift the injured officer.
Confirming the incident, West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Renu said an assistant commandant suffered injury in the blast and is being airlifted to a hospital in Ranchi. "Such cowardly attacks by Naxalites have occurred in the past, resulting in the loss of many villagers. Following the incident, the security personnel surrounded the area and launched a massive search operation," Renu added.
Following the explosion, vigilance has been increased throughout the region, while the search for Naxalite hideouts continues. Renu said Maoists will not be spared under any circumstances, and every possible step is being taken to restore peace and security in the area.
This is the third explosion in the Saranda forest region in a fortnight. Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA) is a special operations unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare.
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