STF jawan injured in crossfire with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Feb 26 (: A Special Task Force (STF) jawan on Wednesday sustained a bullet injury during an exchange of fire with Naxals in the forest area near Puspal village in Narayanpur.

The jawan has been airlifted to a hospital in Raipur and is reported to have sustained a wound on the leg. He is said to be out of danger, as of now.

A search operation is currently underway.

More details are awaited.

( With inputs from ANI )