Kohima: An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others were injured in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Chumoukedima district of Nagaland Monday, a Defence official said.
The explosion reportedly targeted an Assam Rifles vehicles during an operational movement, PRO Defence Col Amit Shukla said.
Security forces have launched a search operation in the area, while the injured personnel have been shifted for medical treatment.
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Further investigation is underway, he said.
The authorities have not yet released the identity of the victims or confirmed who was responsible for the attack.
PTI