1 CRPF officer killed, 1 jawan injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

One CRPF officer has been killed and Jawan has been injured in an blast in the Chintgufa area of Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday morning.

The blast was triggered by an improvised explosive device, officials said. It was reportedly a naxal attack. 

The martyred officer was sub-inspector in 74 battalion of CRPF. 

The injured jawan has been identified as head constable Sudhakar and has been rushed to Jabalpur for medical care. 

More details are awaited.