Deputy commandant among four CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Bijapur

The police said that of the four CRPF personnel, three seriously injured were airlifted to Raipur and doctors have said that their condition is stable.

Updated on: Feb 8, 2022, 23:35:12 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Four personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including a deputy commandant, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device blast (IED) in Bastar’s Bijapur district, police said.

The blast occurred at 3 pm on the Murkinar road under the jurisdiction of the Modakpal police station in Bastar’s Bijapur district (Representational Image/ANI File Photo)

Of the four, three seriously injured were airlifted to Raipur and doctors have said that their condition is stable, the police added.

The incident took place at 3 pm on the Murkinar road under the jurisdiction of the Modakpal police station, said P Sundar Raj, inspector general of police, Bastar, said.

“A team of CRPF’s 153rd battalion of Chinnakodepal camp was on area domination operation, which is around 15 km from Bijapur district headquarters when CRPF jawans came in contact with the pressure IED causing an explosion”, the IG said.

Those who were injured in the blast were deputy commandant Palwan Vishwas, assistant sub-inspector Sadashiv Yadav, head constable Rajiv Ranjan and constable Om Prakash.

“We have immediately shifted the injured to Bijapur district hospital after the incident. Later, at around 6 pm, the two injured officers and the head constable were airlifted to Raipur for further treatment. Doctors said that the condition of the three seriously injured is improving,” the IG said.

Officials working in Bastar believe that after Nambala Keshav Rao, alias Basavaraju became the general secretary of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) in 2018, the Maoists are now focusing on IED blasts as opposed to straight exchanges of fire.

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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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