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India: IED explosion in Odisha

Type of event:
IED - Improvised Explosive Device

Victims

Wounded

3

Date

January 5, 2024

What happened

According to police source, three jawans of the elite Special Operation Group (SOG) were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated on the border between Boudh and Kandhamal districts in Batepanga Forest. The incident occurred during an SOG team combing operation following a tip-off regarding the movement of Maoists in the area.

Where it happened

Main sources