The first phase of polling in Chhattisgarh was marred by an IED blast triggered by Naxalites and three separate encounters between the rebels and security personnel. A commando of CoBRA was injured in the blast, and an AK-47 rifle was recovered after an encounter. Naxalites may have been killed or injured during the face-off. Two encounters took place in Sukma and Narayanpur districts, with no harm reported to security personnel.
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More than 44 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm in 20 constituencies during the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly elections on Tuesday, a poll official said.
A CRPF commando was injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Sukma district while his unit was undertaking an area