IED Blast Injures Three DRG Jawans in Chhattisgarh During Demining Operation
3 DRG jawans injured as IED goes off during demining operation in Chhattisgarh
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Three personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were injured in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated during a demining operation. This incident marks the first Naxalite-related blast since the state was declared free from armed Maoist activity on March 31.
- 01Three DRG jawans injured in an IED explosion during a demining operation.
- 02The incident occurred in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
- 03This is the first Naxalite-related blast since March 31 declaration of freedom from armed Maoists.
- 04The explosion took place near the Chhotebethiya police station.
- 05Medical arrangements are being made for the injured personnel.
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On May 2, three jawans from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were injured in an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) during a demining operation in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India. The blast occurred in a forest area under the jurisdiction of the Chhotebethiya police station, which is adjacent to Narayanpur district. This incident is significant as it marks the first explosion linked to Naxalite activity since Chhattisgarh was officially declared free from armed Maoists on March 31. The DRG, a unit of the state police, was engaged in locating and defusing previously planted IEDs when the explosion happened. Authorities are currently ensuring that the injured personnel receive appropriate medical treatment.
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The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, potentially affecting local safety and stability.
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