Odisha: BSF trooper killed in mine blast

Bhubaneswar: A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed and another injured on Saturday in a land mine blast triggered by Maoists in Odisha's Koraput district, police said.

The incident occurred in a forested area near Palur village, over 600 km from here, during a combing operation by the BSF.

While a trooper died on the spot, one of his colleagues sustained injuries in the blast, district Superintendent of Police Avinash Kumar told IANS.

The land mine blast was triggered by Maoists in the Koraput district, police said.

In Bargarh district, security forces had a brief exchange of fire with the Maoists.

There was no report of loss of life or injury from either side in the incident that took place in a forested area of Bargarh district.

Three people have been detained during a search operation after the incident, a police officer said.

Maoists are active in more than half of Odisha. Koraput district is considered to be their stronghold but the rebels have also became active in Bargarh district.

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