Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Two security personnel were injured during an anti-Maoist operation conducted by a joint security team in the Gangalur police station limits of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday.

The injured personnel belong to the Special Task Force (STF) and Bastar Fighters unit.

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According to officials, STF constable Sant Kumar Komre sustained a splinter injury on his right hand, while Bastar Fighter personnel Mahesh Gatpalli suffered a leg injury due to a spike hole.

Both were provided immediate first aid and later shifted to a higher medical facility in Raipur for advanced treatment.

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Security forces have intensified search and combing operations in the region to track down Maoist elements. (ANI)

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