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Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Chhattisgarh Armed Force constable deployed for road project dies in blast
RAIPUR: A 26-year-old constable of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) lost his life in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Bijapur district on Monday, police said. According to a statement issued by the Bijapur police, the blast occurred between Toynar and Farsegarh villages, where a CAF team had been deployed to provide security for an ongoing road construction project. The road, meant to improve connectivity in the remote region, is currently being built between the two villages. The victim, Manoj Pujari (26) was part of the CAF's 19th battalion and he inadvertently stepped on an IED planted by Maoists, leading to the fatal blast. Police have launched a search operation in the area following the incident. The IEDs planted by Maoists remain a major threat in the Bastar region, which comprises seven districts including Bijapur. Insurgents frequently bury explosive devices along roads and forest paths to target security forces conducting patrols. Civilians have also fallen victim to these deadly traps. On April 9, a CRPF jawan was injured in an IED blast in Bijapur. On April 4, a 25-year-old man died, and another person was injured in a similar explosion in Narayanpur district. On March 30, a 40-year-old tribal woman lost her life to a Naxal-planted IED in Bijapur.
India Today
21-04-2025
- India Today
Chhattisgarh jawan killed in IED blast while guarding road construction
A jawan of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday, police blast occurred between Toynar and Farsegarh villages, where a CAF team was out patrolling to provide security to road construction work, an official said.A road is being constructed from Toynar to The official said constable Manoj Pujari (26), belonging to the CAF's 19th battalion, inadvertently stepped over an IED, triggering the blast that killed said a search operation was underway in the Maoists often plant IEDs along the road and dirt tracks in forests to target security personnel during patrolling in interior pockets of the Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Bijapur. Civilians have fallen prey to such traps laid by ultras in the April 9, a jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in a similar blast in Bijapur, while on April 4, a 25-year-old man died, and another was injured in Narayanpur March 30, a 40-year-old tribal woman was killed when an IED planted by Naxalites went off in Bijapur IN THIS STORY#Chhattisgarh
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- The Hindu
Chhattisgarh Armed Force jawan killed in IED blast in Bijapur
A jawan of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday (April 21, 2025), police said. The blast occurred between Toynar and Farsegarh villages where a road is being constructed, where a CAF team was out patrolling to provide security to road construction work, an official said. The official said Constable Manoj Pujari (26), belonging to the CAF's 19th battalion, inadvertently stepped over an IED, triggering the blast that killed him when a search operation was underway in the area. The Maoists often plant IEDs along the road and dirt tracks in forests to target security personnel during patrolling in interior pockets of the Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Bijapur. Civilians have fallen prey to such traps laid by ultras in the past. On April 9, a jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in a similar blast in Bijapur, while on April 4, a 25-year-old man died, and another was injured in Narayanpur district. On March 30, a 40-year-old tribal woman was killed when an IED planted by Naxalites went off in Bijapur district.
New Indian Express
21-04-2025
- New Indian Express
CAF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
BIJAPUR: A jawan of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday, police said. The blast occurred between Toynar and Farsegarh villages, where a CAF team was out patrolling to provide security to road construction work, an official said. A road is being constructed from Toynar to Farsegarh. The official said constable Manoj Pujari (26), belonging to the CAF's 19th battalion, inadvertently stepped over an IED, triggering the blast that killed him. He said a search operation was underway in the area. The Maoists often plant IEDs along the road and dirt tracks in forests to target security personnel during patrolling in interior pockets of the Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Bijapur. Civilians have fallen prey to such traps laid by ultras in the past. On April 9, a jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in a similar blast in Bijapur, while on April 4, a 25-year-old man died, and another was injured in Narayanpur district. On March 30, a 40-year-old tribal woman was killed when an IED planted by Naxalites went off in Bijapur district.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
CAF jawan killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: A jawan of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), deployed for the security of road construction work in the insurgency-hit Bijapur district , was killed in a deadly pressure IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast, suspected to be planted by Maoist insurgents. The incident occurred four kilometers from Toynar towards Farsegarh in the Mormed forest region. The deceased jawan was identified as Manoj Pujari , 26, a jawan from the 19th Battalion of the CAF, deployed on RSO ( Road Security Operation ) duty for ongoing Toynar-Farsegarh road construction. He came under the pressure IED during patrolling and succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Authorities condemned the attack, calling it a 'cowardly act by Maoist extremists' targeting personnel who were working to bring development and connectivity to rural tribal communities. A massive area domination and search operation was immediately launched in the surrounding jungle terrain. Officials said a detailed report will be issued after the operation concludes.
