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India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
Another IED recovered at Sukma blast site where ASP Giripunje was killed: Sukma Police
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 10 (ANI): An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered from the same site in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, where Additional SP Akash Rao Giripunje was killed in a Naxal-triggered blast. The Bomb Disposal Squad destroyed the device on the spot, Sukma police informed on Monday. Earlier, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai condemned the IED blast in Sukma district in which Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje had succumbed to his injuries. CM Sai said that his sacrifice would not go in vain. Chhattisgarh CM Sai paid tribute to ASP Akash Rao Giripunje, stating that the Naxals were carrying out such acts as they had been rattled. He assured that the officer's sacrifice would not go in vain and added that the Naxals were taking their last breath and acting out of frustration. He condemned the incident and hoped that the bereaved family would find the strength to bear the loss. He also said the injured would be shifted to Raipur for the best possible medical treatment. Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said the state government was concerned about properly treating those injured. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast occurred near Dondra on the Konta-Errabora road, in which ASP of Konta Division, Sukma district, Akash Rao Giripunje, sustained serious injuries. Several other officers and jawans were also injured in the blast. 'In a pressure IED blast near Dondra on the Konta-Errabora road, ASP Konta Division, District Sukma, Akash Rao Giripunje sustained serious injuries. Some other officers and jawans were also injured in the pressure IED blast,' IG Sundarraj said in his statement. According to the IG, ASP Giripunje had been on foot patrol duty to prevent any Naxalite incident, given the Bharat Bandh called by the CPI (M) on June 10. IG Sundarraj also stated that all the injured were treated at Konta Hospital. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
"Security forces carrying out a massive campaign against Naxalism, says Dty CM Vijay Sharma
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 10 (ANI): Hours after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Sukma district claimed the life of an official and injured others, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that security forces are carrying out a massive campaign against Naxalism and have been yielding success. The Deputy Chief Minister also said that the state government is committed to honouring the sacrifices made by the bravehearts and is taking steps to ensure compensation and support for families of those killed in anti-Naxal operations. This comes after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast occurred near Dondra on the Konta-Errabora road on Monday. Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma also met the families of the officers and jawans who were injured due to the IED blast. Speaking to ANI, Sharma said, 'I was in Nagpur and while returning, I saw a social media post showing a group of people protesting with banners that read, 'Naxalites ki suni gayi, hamari nai suni gayi.' It was very sad. Security forces are carrying out a massive campaign against Naxalism and have been yielding success.' 'The authorities are taking all steps to compensate the bereaved families of the deceased,' said Sharma. Referring to key demands made by the kin of the deceased, Sharma said, 'There were two main demands -- a house under the PM Awas Yojana and installation of statues in memory of the martyrs. Houses are now being provided, and 26 statues have already been installed. More will follow.' Meanwhile, another improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered from the same site in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, where Additional SP Akash Rao Giripunje was killed in a Naxal-triggered blast. The Bomb Disposal Squad destroyed the device on the spot, Sukma police informed on Monday. Earlier, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai condemned the IED blast in Sukma district in which Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje had succumbed to his injuries. CM Sai said that his sacrifice would not go in vain. CM Vishnu Deo Sai also visited the residence of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje in Raipur on Monday to meet his family members. 'We pay tribute to ASP Akash Rao Giripunje. The Naxals are doing this as they are rattled. His sacrifice will not go in vain. The naxals are taking their last breath and doing all this in frustration. We condemn this incident. May his family get the strength to bear this loss. Those injured will be brought to Raipur for the best medical treatment,' CM Vishnu Deo Sai said. He said, 'A reputed Additional SP has lost his life due to the IED blast. This is very sad news. ASP Akash Rao Giripunje's sacrifice will not go in vain, and the naxals will have to pay a price for this cowardly act. The naxals will get a befitting reply for this.' IG Sundarraj said in his statement, 'A pressure IED blast near Dondra on Konta-Errabora road; ASP Konta Division, District Sukma, Akash Rao Giripunje sustains serious injuries. Some other officers and jawans have also been injured in this pressure IED blast.' According to IG, ASP Giripunje was on foot patrol duty to prevent any Naxalite incident, given the call by CPI (M) for Bharat Bandh on June Sundarraj also mentioned that all the injured are being treated at the Konta Hospital. (ANI)
Indian Express
27-04-2025
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- Indian Express
Bijapur
BIJAPUR NEWS 60 kilometres, 48 hours – inside the operation that led to the killing of 31 Maoists in Bijapur February 12, 2025 1:30 am The encounter inside Chhattisgarh's Indravati National Park was one of the deadliest that the Maoists have faced in the state. Wreath-laying ceremony held for martyrs of Naxal-triggered blast January 07, 2025 12:58 pm Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, other senior state leaders and the inconsolable family members of the deceased paid homage at the wreath-laying ceremony here, amid chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'. CRPF DG reaches Chhattisgarh day after deadly Naxal-triggered blast in Bijapur January 07, 2025 10:27 am In their deadliest strike on security forces in Chhattisgarh in two years, Naxals blew up a vehicle using a 60-70 kg strong IED near Ambeli village under the Kutru police station area at around 2.15 pm on Monday. Chhattisgarh: Three detained in connection with Bijapur journalist's murder January 04, 2025 11:48 am Mukesh worked as a freelance journalist for news channels, including NDTV, and ran a YouTube channel, 'Bastar Junction', which has some 1.59 lakh subscribers. Three Naxalites held in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur with explosives September 29, 2024 9:09 pm "They were held in an anti-Naxal operation started by the District Reserve Guard and local police on Friday," the official said Chhattisgarh: Congress demands probe headed by HC judge in Bijapur encounter May 25, 2024 7:42 pm The police on May 10 claimed they had killed 12 Naxalites in a forest near Pidia village under Gangaloor police station limits in Bijapur district during an anti-Naxalite operation. Chhattisgarh BJP's Bijapur unit writes to Amit Shah, seeks 'Z' security after murder of leaders by Naxals March 09, 2024 4:00 pm Mudliyar has sought 'Z' category security for himself and eight other office-bearers of the district unit. Bastar Fighter jawan abducted by Maoists in Bijapur October 06, 2023 12:20 am The Jawan identified as Shankar Kudiyam, 28, was abducted from Ittampar-Uspari village where he had gone to visit an acquaintance Three Maoists arrested in Chhattisgarh; explosives seized June 18, 2023 1:32 pm Those nabbed were tasked with planting explosives and putting Maoist posters and banners in the area, an official here said. 2 CRPF commandos suffer bullet injuries in Maoist attack in Bijapur May 23, 2023 3:13 am Forces had received information that Maoists had planted an IED in .n the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Load More BIJAPUR VIDEOS 30 Maoists surrender before police, four killed in encounter in Chattisgarh January 16, 2016 5:07 am Bastar, Jan 16 (ANI): Around 30 Maoists surrendered before police in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Surrendered Maoists were residents of Mundagarh, Kaknar, Burgum, Chandela, Mardum and Lohandiguda villages. The Maoists were booked for various cases including murder, shooting at police officials, bomb blasts and vandalizing government buildings. They decided to give up arms after getting affected by the ongoing encounters and the government's rehabilitation policy. Meanwhile, in Bijapur district of the state, four bodies of Maoists - including a woman - were recovered after a successful operation against the rebels. The Maoists were killed in an encounter with personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG). The police also recovered country made grenades and other equipments used by the Maoists.
