The encounter occurred at a place between Pipradih and Raibeda. File photo
Giridih (Jharkhand), January 31
A CRPF jawan suffered injuries during an encounter with Maoists in Madhuban police station area Giridih district on Wednesday morning.
Superintendent of Police Surendra Kumar Jha said the encounter occurred at a place between Pipradih and Raibeda, where a joint team of the police and CRPF personnel was carrying out anti-Naxal operation.
The injured jawan was first taken to a hospital in Dumri and later to a Ranchi hospital.
A search operation has been launched following the encounter to apprehend the Maoists, Jha added. PTI
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