A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper suffered injuries in a landmine explosion allegedly orchestrated by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Govindpalli Ghati near Saptadhara under Khairaput Block (administrative unit) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on May 13, reports The Pioneer. The injured, identified as Jagat Pal Singh, was taken to the Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital (DHH). The incident took place when BSF personnel were carrying out a combing operation in the area. Jagat inadvertently stepped on to the concealed landmine, ensuing blast, in which he suffered serious injuries. After the incident, combing operation has been intensified in the area.