Raipur (Chhattisgarh), December 13 (ANI): A deputy commandant of CoBRA 208 has sustained splinter injury during demining operation in Sukma and will be airlifted to Raipur for treatment, P Sundarraj, Inspector General, Bastar said on Sunday.

The officer has been given first aid in Kistaram field hospital of the district.

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"The deputy Commandant of CoBRA 208 sustained splinter injury during demining operation between Kistaram & Pallodi in Sukma. The injured officer has been given first aid in Kistaram field hospital and he will be airlifted to Raipur for better treatment," a statement said.

Recently an assistant commandant of CoBRA was killed in an IED blast in the district, while nine others were injured. (ANI)

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