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Security Forces Uncover 4 IEDs, Demolish Naxal Memorials in Chhattisgarh Op

Security forces conducted a successful joint operation in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, recovering four improvised explosive devices from a hidden dump in a forested area. The recovered items included three pressure cooker IEDs and one pipe IED, along with Naxal uniforms and literature. During the operation, personnel also demolished four Naxal memorial structures in nearby villages. All explosives were safely destroyed on-site following the recovery.

Key Points: 4 IEDs Recovered in Anti-Naxal Op in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

  • 4 IEDs recovered in forest search
  • 3 pressure cooker & 1 pipe IED found
  • 4 Naxal memorials demolished
  • Joint BSF and DRG operation
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Security forces recover 4 IEDs during anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

BSF and DRG recover four IEDs and demolish Naxal memorials during a joint security operation in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.

"Four improvised explosive devices were recovered, and four Naxal memorials were demolished - Kanker Police"

Kanker, March 16

Four improvised explosive devices were recovered, and four Naxal memorials were demolished during a joint operation by the Border Security Force and the District Reserve Guard in North Bastar Kanker district, police said.

According to Kanker Police, the operation was carried out in the Chhotebethiya police station area as part of the ongoing anti-Naxal campaign under the guidance of Bastar Range Inspector General Sundarraj P and the direction of Superintendent of Police Nikhil Kumar Rakhecha, along with In-charge DIG BSF Bhanupratappur Om Prakash.

A joint team of DRG and BSF, led by 2IC Commandant Manoj Kasana of the BSF's 94th Battalion, was sent for patrol and search operations in the Kanker-Narayanpur border area.

During the search operation on March 15 in the forested hill region between Hapatola and Binagunda villages under Chhotebethiya police station limits, security forces recovered four IEDs along with other Naxal-related materials from a hidden dump.

The recovered explosives included three pressure cooker IEDs, one weighing around 10 kg, two weighing around 5 kg each and one pipe IED. Security personnel also recovered a bundle of electric wire, three Naxal uniforms, firecrackers and Naxal literature from the spot.

Police said four Naxal memorial structures constructed in Kalpar and Amatola villages were also demolished during the operation. All the recovered IEDs were safely destroyed at the site, considering security concerns

The operation involved Assistant Commandant Satendra Mohan of BSF's 94th Battalion, ASI DRG Commander Ukesh Korram and other personnel from the joint team.

Further legal proceedings are being carried out at Chhotebethiya police station, police added.

- ANI

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Shreya B
This is a significant success, but my heart aches for the people living in those villages. They must live in constant fear. I hope development reaches them soon—roads, schools, hospitals. That's the permanent solution to this problem.
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Aman W
Demolishing the memorials is a strong psychological move. It removes their symbols of influence. The joint operation between BSF and DRG seems very coordinated. Good intelligence work.
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Priyanka N
While I fully support our forces, we must also ask why youth are still getting drawn to this path in 2024. The article mentions 'Naxal literature' was found. What narrative are they selling that still finds takers? We need to counter that ideology effectively in the education system.
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David E
The technical details are concerning—pressure cooker IEDs, pipe bombs, electric wire for triggering. This shows a level of planning. Thank God our forces found this cache. The personnel involved, like ASI Ukesh Korram, deserve our highest praise.
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Kavya N
Operations like these don't make big headlines but are so crucial for long-term peace. Every IED recovered is a potential tragedy averted. Hope the police follow up on the legal proceedings strongly. Stay safe, everyone in Bastar region.

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