In a tragic incident, a group of Naxalites detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) on Monday, targeting a vehicle carrying police personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The attack claimed the lives of nine people, including eight jawans and the driver, police confirmed.
Details of the Incident
The explosion occurred on the Bedre-Kutru Road while the vehicle was transporting at least 20 soldiers returning from an anti-Naxal operation conducted the previous day. The powerful blast resulted in extensive casualties, with nine fatalities confirmed so far. Authorities are still gathering further details about the incident.
Recent Naxal Encounters in Chhattisgarh
The attack follows a series of confrontations between security forces and Naxal groups in the region:
Bastar Operation: On Saturday evening, five Naxalites were killed during an encounter in the South Abujhmaad forest along the Narayanpur-Dantewada border. Four bodies were recovered initially, with a fifth discovered later. The operation, led by the Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG), also claimed the life of Head Constable Sannu Karam.
Gariaband Encounter: On Friday, security forces neutralized three Naxalites during an operation in Kandeshar village, Gariaband district. Weapons were recovered from the site.
Anti-Naxal Operations Intensify
The security forces have ramped up operations across Chhattisgarh, particularly in the Bastar region, which has been a hotbed of Naxal activities. Saturday’s operation was conducted jointly by teams from Narayanpur, Dantewada, Jagdalpur, and Kondagaon districts.
Broader Implications
The Bijapur attack underscores the persistent threat posed by Naxal groups in central India. Despite ongoing counter-insurgency efforts, such incidents highlight the challenges of combating well-organized guerrilla forces operating in remote and forested areas.
The incident has sparked renewed calls for enhanced security measures and strategic interventions to address the insurgency while ensuring the safety of security personnel and civilians in affected regions.
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