Maoist IED Blast Injures DRG Jawan in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur
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Maoists triggered an IED blast targeting DRG jawans in Bijapur’s Matwada-Kutru area.
A DRG jawan sustained serious injuries while returning from a combing operation. Area cordoned off; search operation launched to apprehend Maoist attackers.
Bijapur, Aug 14: A powerful IED blast targeted security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Thursday, leaving one District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan critically injured. The explosion occurred between Matwada and Kutru villages, a region known for Maoist activity.
According to official sources, the incident took place while a team of DRG personnel was returning from a combing operation. Maoists reportedly planted the improvised explosive device (IED) along the route, aiming to ambush the returning forces.
The injured jawan was immediately evacuated and shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment. His condition is reported to be serious but stable. Security forces have since cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the perpetrators.
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This attack underscores the persistent threat posed by Maoist insurgents in the Bastar region, particularly in Bijapur, which has witnessed several such incidents in recent years. The use of IEDs remains a preferred tactic by Maoist groups to target security forces during patrols and return operations.
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