Kawardha, Aug. 18 -- Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma condoled the death of Jawan Dinesh Nag, who lost his life in an IED blast in Bijapur district.

Speaking on the incident, Sharma said, "Three other jawans were injured in the blast but are now out of danger. The state government stands firmly with the families of the martyred jawan and those injured." He added that a search operation is underway in the area, and another encounter with Naxalites is possible.

Earlier today, one DRG jawan was killed and two others injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by Naxalites in the National Park area of Bijapur district on Monday, a police official said.

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