2 security personnel injured in Jharkhand

Ranchi : Two security personnel were injured in a gun battle with Maoists in Seraikela-Kharsawa district of Jharkhand on Saturday.

The state police had got information about the movement of the Maoists in the area. A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force and state police launched an operation in the area when the gun battle took place at Gatilipi-Jomro village.

Maoists managed to escape after the gun battle.

According to police, one security person belonging to Cobra was injured. He was air-lifted and brought to Ranchi for treatment.

Another jawan of the state police sustained injuries in his leg.