Chhattisgarh: 2 ITBP jawans killed, 2 policemen injured in IED blast in Bastar

The Narayanpur police said that joint teams of security personnel were out on an anti-Naxal operation.

Updated on: Oct 19, 2024, 20:43:52 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Two jawans of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were killed and two other policemen were in an IED blast planted by Maoists in Narayanpur district. Both the jawans belonged to the 53rd battalion of ITBP deployed in the district.

Police said that the blast took place at around 12.10 pm in Abujhmad forest near Kodliyar village.

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A statement issued by the Narayanpur police said that the joint teams of security personnel were out on an anti-Naxal operation when one of the teams reached the village where the blast took place.

The personnel belonging to the ITBP, Border Security Force (BSF), and District Reserve Guard of police were involved in the operation launched from Orchha, Irakbhatti, and Mohandi areas, it said.

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Officials said that the blast took place when patrolling teams were returning after the operation.

“Four jawans of ITBP and DRG were injured in the blast and were airlifted. All four injured were shifted to a hospital in the afternoon, when two ITBP jawans succumbed to injuries. The condition of the injured policemen is stable,” the statement said.

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Those killed were identified as Amar Panwar (36), a resident of Satara district in Maharashtra, and K Rajesh (36) resident of Kadappa in Karnataka.

A total of 17 security personnel were killed in Chhattisgarh in 2024 while 191 Maoist bodies have been recovered, 706 arrested, and 733 have surrendered.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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