The death toll in the landmine blast triggered by the Maoists in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on March 27, 2012 has risen to 13 with the death of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, police said on Thursday.
Nayan Jyoti, who hailed from Assam, succumbed to his injuries in a private hospital here last night, police said.
The police further added that his mortal remains are being flown to his native place after the postmortem is conducted.
A group of naxalites triggered a landmine blast killing 12 CRPF personnel of the 192nd battalion, including two officers when their vehicle was blown off at Pushtola village in Aheri taluka of the Maoist-infested district.
