IED blast in Bijapur: 9 policemen killed as Naxals blow up security force’s vehicle in Chhattisgarh
PTC Web Desk: In a devastating attack, eight District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a driver lost their lives when Maoists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The incident occurred around 2.15 pm near Kutru in the Bastar region, targeting a Scorpio SUV carrying the security personnel as they were returning from an operation.
Chhattisgarh | Nine people - eight Dantewada DRG jawans and one driver, lost their lives after their vehicle was blown up by naxals through an IED blast, in Bijapur. They were returning after a joint operation of Dantewada, Narayanpur and Bijapur: IG Bastar pic.twitter.com/hqsDHnr8XT
— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2025
Earlier in the day, security forces had engaged Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad area, eliminating five insurgents, including two women. The operation led to the recovery of automatic weapons, such as AK-47s and Self-Loading Rifles. It was during their return from this mission that the DRG team fell victim to the ambush.
The District Reserve Guard, a specialised unit focused on countering Maoist activities, suffered a significant blow in the attack. Images from the site revealed a massive crater caused by the powerful IED explosion.
On Bijapur IED blast, Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao said, " Information about a cowardly attack by Naxalites has come from Bijapur. I express condolences for the Jawans...this is a cowardly action...as Jawans are working towards eliminating Naxals...they have done this due to desperation and disappointment. This sacrifice of the jawans won't go in vain"
#WATCH | Raipur: On Bijapur IED blast, Chhattisgarh Dy CM Arun Sao says, " Information about a cowardly attack by Naxalites has come from Bijapur. I express condolences for the Jawans...this is a cowardly action...as Jawans are working towards eliminating naxals...they have done… pic.twitter.com/t4oasGjvrQ — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2025
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