Two CoBRA jawans killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police

The incident took place around 3pm when the security personnel were on road opening party (ROP) duty and were advancing from Silger camp towards Teklagudam camp

Updated on: Jun 23, 2024, 18:34:31 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Two jawans of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Sunday, police said.

CoBRA is the elite guerrilla unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Police said the incident took place at around 3pm when the security personnel were on road opening party (ROP) duty and were advancing from Silger camp towards Teklagudam camp. Both camps come under the Jagadonga police station area.

Police said that the Maoists planted the IEDs to target the security forces at the Teklagudam road.

“The personnel of 201 CoBRA battalion were moving on a motorcycle and a truck when the blast took place. A jawan who was driving the truck and one another jawan (assistant driver) were killed in the blast”, according to the statement issued by Bastar police.

The deceased CoBRA personnel were identified as Visnhu R and Shailendra.

More details of the incident are awaited and a team is bringing their bodies to the nearest camp, said police.

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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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