Jawan Suresh Gawde (47) succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Nagpur, while another police personnel, Sonal Khewle, was injured and is undergoing treatment.
Both were patrolling in a market area when the blast took place around 2.30 pm.
They were immediately flown to Nagpur by helicopter for treatment, a press release by the Gadchiroli police said here.
Gawde belonged to Bhakrondi village in Armori district of Gadchiroli. His last rites would be conducted at the Gadchiroli police grounds tomorrow.