8 security personnel among 9 killed in Chhattisgarh IED attack

Bastar range inspector general of police Sunderaj P said that the incident occurred around 2:15pm near Ambeli village and that reinforcements have been dispatched to the site

Updated on: Jan 6, 2025, 16:26:20 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Eight security personnel and a civilian driver were killed on Monday when their vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device (IED) while returning from an operation in Chhattisgarh’s Left-wing insurgency-hit Bijapur district, police said. This is the worst attack on security forces in the region in nearly two years.

The scene of the attack in Chhattisgarh’s Left-wing insurgency-hit Bijapur district. (ANI)

Bastar range inspector general of police Sunderaj P said that the incident occurred around 2:15pm near Ambeli village. “The victims, members of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a specialised anti-Naxalite unit of the state police, were returning from an operation when the explosion ripped through their vehicle,” he said.

He added that reinforcements have been dispatched to the site and further details were awaited. “The additional security personnel have reached the area and combing operation the nearby area,” he said. He added the identification of the slain jawans is going on.

On April 26, 2023, 10 police security personnel and a civilian driver were killed in an IED attack by Maoists in the Dantewada district.

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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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