{"id":197921,"date":"2026-04-06T18:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=197921"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:06:07","slug":"indian-soldier-critically-injured-in-jharkhand-ied-explosion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2026\/04\/06\/indian-soldier-critically-injured-in-jharkhand-ied-explosion.html","title":{"rendered":"Indian soldier critically injured in Jharkhand IED explosion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-197922\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/04\/jarkhand-indian-solidier.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/04\/jarkhand-indian-solidier.jpg 750w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/04\/jarkhand-indian-solidier-384x220.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>Ranchi: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier was critically injured today after he stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an anti-Naxal operation in the dense Saranda forest of Jharkhand\u2019s West Singhbhum district.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, officials said the incident occurred amid an ongoing search operation being carried out by Indian forces. The soldier reportedly stepped on a pressure-activated IED planted along a forest track, resulting in a powerful explosion.<\/p>\n<p>The soldier sustained severe injuries and was immediately evacuated. He was airlifted to Ranchi and admitted to a specialized medical facility.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said that the operation in Saranda is still going on, with intermittent encounters reported between Indian forces and Maoist groups.<\/p>\n<p>Maoist groups have intensified the use of explosives in recent months, especially after suffering significant losses. In January this year, security forces neutralized 17 Maoists in a major operation in the region, dealing a severe blow to the insurgent network.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ranchi: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier was critically injured today after he stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an anti-Naxal operation in the dense Saranda forest of Jharkhand\u2019s West Singhbhum district. 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