Chhattisgarh constable injured after stepping on pressure IED in Sukma: Police

Police said constable Muchaki Durga accidentally stepped on a pressure-operated explosive device allegedly planted by Maoists, triggering the blast that injured her left foot

Published on: Nov 27, 2025, 18:35:06 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: A constable of the Chhattisgarh Police was injured on Thursday after accidentally stepping on a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by Maoists in Sukma district, police said.

After receiving preliminary medical assistance in the field, she was airlifted to Raipur for further treatment. (Representative photo)

The incident took place around 1 pm on a forested hill when a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the district force was conducting an area domination operation from the newly established Gogunda security camp, an officer said.

The officer said that constable Muchaki Durga of the district force had accidentally stepped on the pressure-operated explosive device, triggering the blast in which she injured her left foot.

After receiving preliminary medical assistance in the field, she was airlifted to Raipur for further treatment.

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Police said that Maoists often plant pressure IEDs along forest roads and foot tracks to target security personnel during patrols in remote areas of the Bastar region, which comprises seven districts including Sukma.

Over the past months, several security personnel and civilians have been injured or killed in similar IED explosions planted by Maoists.

On June 9 this year, additional superintendent of police (Konta division) Akash Rao Girepunje was killed and two officers were injured after a Naxal-planted IED exploded at a stone quarry in Sukma.

The Union government has reiterated its commitment to eliminate the Maoist problem nationwide by March 2026.

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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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