Jawan dies in Chhattisgarh Maoist ambush

According to a statement from the Bastar police, the incident took place near Sadaktola village under Partapur police station limits.

“A joint team of the BSF and district police force was patrolling when the blast took place. Head constable Akhilesh Rai (45) sustained injuries in an explosion triggered by Maoists. He was administered preliminary treatment and referred to Pakhanjur for further medical care, but he succumbed to his injuries,” a senior police officer said.

Rai was a native of Uttar Pradesh, said police.