CRPF jawan killed in naxal attack

Jagdalpur, Oct 8 (UNI) A CRPF jawan was today killed when naxals triggered a landmine explosion in Chhattisgarh's Dantewara district, police said.

CRPF jawan Rishipal Singh (35) was going to Ilmadi village in Avapalli area when naxals carried out the blast killing him on the spot. A meeting of anti-naxalite 'Salwa Judum' was also being held at Ilmadi village today.

A few people were injured in the incident.

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