Raipur, Oct 4 (IANS) An IED explosion in the Bandepara forest under Madded Police Station in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh left one Maoist seriously injured on Saturday.

According to the police officials, a group of Maoists was attempting to plant an improvised explosive device when it detonated prematurely, injuring one of their own members.

The injured Maoist, identified as Gujja Sodhi, was abandoned by his comrades, who fled the scene with his weapon, leaving him behind in the forest.

Local villagers who witnessed the incident alerted the police, prompting a swift response from the Madded police team. With the help of villagers, the injured Maoist was given first aid and transported to the District Hospital in Bijapur, where he is currently undergoing treatment.

Police officials

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