An encounter took place between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Bade Tungali under Jangla Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 17, reports amarujala.com. During the search operation after the encounter, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Maoists was recovered. While neutralising the IED, DRG trooper Shankar Paret sustained injuries when the IED exploded.