Chhattisgarh: ITBP officer killed in IED blast in Bastar

A team of the ITBP’s 53rd battalion was out on patrolling duty to ensure security to a road construction work when they came in contact with the IED

Published on: Mar 14, 2022, 12:14:28 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was killed and a trooper was injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected Maoists went off in Narayanpur district in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Monday.

Police said the injured trooper was shifted to Raipur and his condition was out of danger. (Representational Image/ANI File Photo)

Inspector general (Bastar Range) Sunderaj P said the incident took place around 8.30 am between the jungles of Dondribeda and Sonpur villages. Police said the injured trooper was shifted to Raipur and his condition was out of danger.

“A team of the ITBP’s 53rd battalion was out on patrolling duty to ensure security to a road construction work. The security personnel came in contact with the IED and a blast took place,” said Sunderaj P.

He identified the ASI as Rajendra Singh and the injured trooper as head constable Mahesh Bodro. “[A] combing operation in the area is going on.”

Police said Singh was a resident of Tehri district of Uttarkhand while Bodra is from Maharashtra.

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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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