Chhattisgarh Naxal Attack: 2 security personnel killed, 4 injured in IED blast

Chhattisgarh Naxal Attack: As many as two security personnel have lost their lives, and four others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by naxals in Bijapur district, said Bastar Police on Thursday.

The deceased soldiers who were part of an anti-naxal operation in Bijapur were identified as Constable Bharat Sahu (a resident of Raipur) and Constable Satyer Singh Kange (a resident of Narayanpur), ANI reported.

According to police, on July 16, the teams of STF, DRG, CoBRA, and CRPF went on a joint operation after receiving intelligence about the presence of Naxals of Darbha Division, West Bastar Division, and Military Company No. 2 in the border area between Bijapur, Dantewada, and Sukma.

“On July 17, 2024, two STF jawans were killed and four jawans were injured due to an IED blast by a naxal in the Tarrem area of Bijapur district. Additional security forces have been sent to the said area and necessary arrangements have been made for the proper treatment of the injured STF jawans,” police added.

In a significant anti-naxal operation, security forces on Wednesday launched a major offensive at Wandoli Village on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, leading to the deaths of 12 naxals and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms.

The operation began at 10 am and involved seven C60 parties led by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Operations). The assault was based on credible intelligence regarding the presence of 12-15 Naxals camping in the area.

During the search operation, security forces recovered 12 bodies of Naxals, including DVCM Laxman Atram, also known as Vishal Atram, the in-charge of the Tipagad Dalam; weapons, including seven automatic firearms: three AK-47 rifles, two INSAS rifles, one carbine, and one self-loading rifle (SLR).

One police sub-inspector (PSI) of the C60 unit and one jawan sustained bullet injuries during the encounter. Both have been evacuated and shifted to Nagpur, where they are reportedly out of danger.

(With ANI inputs)