COBRA Jawan Injured in IED Blast on Odisha-Jharkhand Border

• A COBRA jawan was seriously injured in an IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Saranda forests on the Odisha-Jharkhand border.
• The incident occurred in Jharkhand's Western Singhbhum district, a sensitive area for Naxalite activities.
• The injured jawan, Anuj Kumar, was airlifted to Ranchi for treatment after sustaining severe leg damage.
• This attack highlights ongoing Naxalite threats despite government efforts towards a 'Naxal-free India'.
• Separately, senior CPI (Maoist) leader Prashant Bose alias 'Kishan Da' passed away in Ranchi jail, a major blow to the Naxal network.