Chhattisgarh Naxal Attack: 9 Dead in IED Blast on DRG Vehicle

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Naxals detonated an IED, targeting a DRG vehicle in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh.
• The blast killed eight DRG personnel and one driver.
• Officials call it the deadliest Naxal attack in the past two years.
• The Chief Minister expressed condolences and vowed to intensify anti-Naxal operations.
• An NIA team will visit the site for a detailed investigation.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Deadliest Naxal Attack in Two Years

On Monday, Naxals carried out a deadly attack in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. An IED blast destroyed a District Reserve Guard (DRG) vehicle on the Bedre-Kutru Road, killing eight DRG personnel and a driver.

Returning from a Joint Operation

The DRG personnel were returning from a joint anti-Naxal operation conducted in Dantewada, Narayanpur, and Bijapur. The attack occurred at around 2:15 PM near Ambeli village in Bijapur. Security has been heightened in the area following the incident.

Comparing Past Attacks

This incident marks the most severe attack by Naxals on security forces in the last two years. A similar attack took place in April 2023 in Dantewada, where ten personnel and a driver were killed in an IED explosion.

Political Reactions

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai called the incident “extremely painful” and vowed that the sacrifices of the martyrs would not be in vain. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh stated, “Such cowardly acts reflect the desperation of Naxals against growing anti-Naxal operations.”

Investigation Underway

An NIA team, along with forensic experts, will investigate the attack site. The move aims to uncover critical details about the attack’s execution and the involvement of Maoist groups.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Naxals used an IED to target a DRG vehicle, killing 9 people.
• The attack occurred near Ambeli village on January 6, 2025.
• Investigations by the NIA are underway to uncover details.

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