Another IED defused at blast site in Bastar where cop was killed
Raipur: Maoists had planted another IED device at the site of blast where an additional SP was killed in Konta region of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh. The IED device was diffused by security forces during an inspection.
A day after the tragic death of ASP Akash Rao Girepunje in an IED blast, Bastar Range inspector general of police P Sundarraj visited the spot and vowed that the police would not relent until Naxalism is eradicated from Bastar.
"We have launched an operation to track down the Maoists responsible for Monday morning's attack that has also injured our two officers," IG said.
A follow-up search led to the recovery of another IED planted at the site, which was safely defused, he said.
Girepunje, 42, who had been serving as ASP of Konta since March last year, was killed when the IED exploded at a stone quarry in the area. His sacrifice was honoured by Sundarraj, who emphasized that the police are prepared to take on the Naxalites with full strength.
"We will not stop until Bastar is completely free from Naxalism," said Sundarraj. "The sacrifice of Akash Rao and other martyrs will inspire our mission for peace and prosperity."
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