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Security Forces Defuse 9 Pressure Cooker IEDs in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

A joint team of DRG and BSF recovered and defused nine pressure cooker IEDs during search operations in the Kanker-Narayanpur border area. The explosives, along with firecrackers and wires, were seized from different locations in the Chhotebethia police station limits. Police stated the IEDs, each weighing about 5 kg, were intended for a major attack on security forces. In a separate incident in Bijapur district, two Naxals were killed in an encounter, with forces recovering an AK-47 rifle and a pistol.

Key Points: 9 Naxal IEDs Defused in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District

  • 9 pressure cooker IEDs recovered
  • Explosives intended for major attack
  • Joint DRG and BSF operation
  • Two Naxals killed in separate Bijapur encounter
  • AK-47 rifle and pistol seized
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Chhattisgarh: 9 IEDs bomb recovered and later diffused by security forces in Kanker

Security forces recovered and destroyed 9 pressure cooker IEDs in Kanker, preventing a major Naxal attack. Two Naxals were also killed in a separate Bijapur encounter.

"anti-Naxal operations are continuously underway in the district - Superintendent of Police Nikhil Rakhecha"

Kanker, January 29

A joint team of the District Reserve Guard and Border Security Force recovered explosives planted by Naxalites during a search operation in the Kanker-Narayanpur border area under the Chhotebethia police station limits.

During the operation, a total of 9 pressure cooker IEDs, firecrackers, electric wires, and other Naxalite materials were seized from different locations. All the IEDs were defused and destroyed on the spot.

According to information received from the police, as part of the anti-Naxal operation, a joint team of the DRG and BSF was conducting a search operation on January 23, near the Kotri River in Modemarka village under the Chhotebethia police station area.

During this operation, 3 pressure cooker IEDs, hidden with the intention of harming security forces, were recovered.

Earlier, on Thursday, a comprehensive search operation was conducted in the forest and hilly area of Kalpar village under the Chhotebethia police station.

During the operation, 6 pressure cooker IEDs (each weighing approximately 5 kg), firecrackers, electric wires, and other Naxalite materials were recovered.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosives were intended for a major attack.

All the recovered IEDs were defused and destroyed on the spot by the bomb disposal squad following the prescribed procedure.

Superintendent of Police Nikhil Rakhecha said that anti-Naxal operations are continuously underway in the district. Search operations have been intensified in border and sensitive areas.

Legal action is being taken at the Chhotebethia police station regarding the recovered explosive materials. According to the police, surveillance of Naxalite activities continues.

Meanwhile, two Naxals were killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Bijapur district, police said on Thursday.

According to Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, P Sundarraj, the bodies of the two Naxals have been recovered. Security forces also seized an AK-47 rifle, a 9mm pistol, and other materials from the site.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
This is terrifying. Pressure cooker bombs in remote villages... what kind of life must the locals be living? The government needs to double down on development in these regions. Security alone isn't the answer.
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Aman W
Excellent work by the forces. But a question: how are such large quantities of explosives and materials reaching these areas? There must be a supply chain that needs to be cracked. Intelligence needs to focus on that.
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Sarah B
I'm visiting India and reading this is shocking. The bravery of the security forces is commendable. It puts into perspective the challenges the country faces internally. Hope peace returns to these beautiful forest areas soon.
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Karthik V
Each IED weighed 5kg! That's 45kg of explosives meant for our jawans. Unbelievable. The encounter in Bijapur shows the operation is ongoing. Stay strong, forces. The nation is with you.
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Nikhil C
While I applaud the successful operation, I respectfully think the media should be more cautious with operational details. Publishing specifics about locations and procedures might not be helpful. Just my two cents.

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