3 security personnel killed In IED blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

The bus was carrying 24 jawans returning from an anti-Maoist operation in the jungles of Abujmaad. Police said the number of casualties may rise

Updated on: Mar 23, 2021, 18:38:36 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Three jawans of district reserve guard were killed while ten others were injured in an IED blast on Tuesday when Maoists allegedly targeted a bus ferrying security personnel in Naryanpur district of Bastar, Chhattisgarh.

The survivors of the IED blast being given treatment. (Sourced)

The bus was carrying 24 jawans returning from an anti-Maoist operation in the jungles of Abujmaad.

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“We have information that three jawans died in the blast and the number of casualties may rise. More details are yet to come as the blast took place in the jungle and there was no connectivity,” Chhattisgarh director general of police, DM Awasthi, had said earlier.

He said the superintendent of police, and inspector general of Bastar were on their way to the site.

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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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