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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Maoist involved in ASP's death, held in Sukma
Raipur: A Maoist involved in the June 9 blast incident that killed Konta additional SP Akash Rao Girepunje, was arrested in Sukma district of Bastar division on Tuesday. Chhattisgarh home department on June 13, had directed the State Investigation Agency (SIA) to investigate the tragic death of ASP Girepunje, who was killed in an IED blast on June 9 in Konta region of Bastar's Sukma district. Director general of police (DGP) Arun Dev Gautam and SIA director Ankit Garg are monitoring the investigations. The accused was identified during the investigation by the SIA. Information about other Maoists involved in the incident was also gathered. The accused, named Sodhi Ganga, has confessed his involvement and the details of his statement are awaited. After interrogation, the SIA presented him in court, from where he was sent to jail. The SIA team is led by superintendent of police (SP) Neeraj Chandrakar, and consists of six police personnel, including SP, ASP, TI, and SI rank officers. Officials said that the SIA team departed for Sukma within the next two days of order and gathered evidence from the blast site and soon identified those responsible for planting the IED. On June 9, ASP Akash Rao was inspecting an area related to a Naxal incident near Dondra village on the Konta-Errabore road when the IED exploded, causing him fatal injuries and injuring SDOP Chandrakar, and TI Sonal Gwala. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The two injured officers are receiving treatment at a hospital in Raipur. Naxals on the night of June 8 had set fire to JCB at the spot and planted an IED about two feet underground near the machine, targeting the police team that will reach the spot for investigation the following morning. SIA, established by the Vishnu Deo Sai-led government in Chhattisgarh a year ago, is tasked with investigating Maoist activities, religious conversions, and cattle smuggling. SIA has direct reporting access to the DGP and home department.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Bastar: Maoist involved in ASP Girepunje's death, held by SIA in Sukma
RAIPUR: A Maoist involved in the blast incident that killed Konta Additional SP Akash Rao Girepunje, has been arrested in Sukma district of Bastar division on Tuesday. Chhattisgarh Home Department on June 13, had directed State Investigation Agency (SIA) to investigate the tragic death of ASP Girepunje, who was killed in an IED blast on June 9 in Konta region of Bastar's Sukma district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Dev Gautam and SIA Director Ankit Garg are monitoring athe investigation team. The accused arrested was identified during the investigation by the Special Investigation Agency (SIA), which has been given the charge to probe the blast case. Information about other Maoists involved in the incident was also gathered. The accused, named Sodhi Ganga, has confessed of his involvement and the details of his statement is awaited. After interrogation, the SIA presented him in court, from where he was sent to jail. The SIA team is being led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Neeraj Chandrakar, and consists of six police personnel, including SP, ASP, TI, and SI rank officers. Officials said that the SIA team departed for Sukma within the next two days of order and gathered evidence from the blast site and soon identified those responsible for planting the IED. On June 9, ASP Akash Rao was inspecting an area related to a Naxal incident near Dondra village on the Konta-Errabore road when the IED exploded, causing him fatal injuries and injuring SDOP Chandrakar, and TI Sonal Gwala. The two injured officers are receiving treatment at a hospital in Raipur. Naxals on the night of June 8 had set fire to JCB at the spot and planted an IED about two feet underground near the machine, targeting the police team that will reach the spot for investigation the following morning. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now State Investigation Agency (SIA), established by the Vishnu Deo Sai-led government in Chhattisgarh a year ago, is tasked with investigating Maoist activities, religious conversions, and cattle smuggling. SIA has direct reporting access to the DGP and Home Department.
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Chhattisgarh deploys eight IPS officers to Bastar after ASP killed in Maoist IED blast
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has transferred eight young IPS officers to the Bastar region to strengthen anti-Maoist operations following the death of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Girepunje in an IED blast in Sukma district on Monday. Girepunje, a 2013-batch officer of the state police service, was leading a patrol on the Konta-Errabore route when he accidentally stepped on a pressure IED planted by Maoists. The explosion, which came during a 'Bharat Bandh' called by the banned CPI (Maoist), killed the officer and injured two others. In response, the state home department on Tuesday issued fresh orders posting eight IPS officers of the 2021 batch to districts in Bastar. These officers were earlier serving as city superintendents of police in various parts of the state. They have now been appointed as additional superintendents of police (anti-Naxal operations) in Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Kanker, Narayanpur, and Durg districts.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Naxalites resort to cowardly acts out of frustration, says CM Sai
Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday paid tribute to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Girepunje, who was killed in an IED blast in Sukma district. The emotional wreath-laying ceremony was held at the 4th Battalion of Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF) in Mana area, where officials and hundreds of citizens gathered to pay their respects. CM Sai, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao, state assembly speaker Raman Singh, and various ministers, participated in the ceremony. CM expressed his certainty that Naxalism, which claimed the officer's life, is on its last legs and will soon be eradicated. Girepunje, 42, was killed and two officers injured when an IED planted by Naxalites exploded in Konta, Sukma. The officer's family, including his wife, parents, and two minor children, were present. His 7-year-old son bowed to the mortal remains with folded hands, and a relative carried his 6-year-old daughter in his arms. After the ceremony, Girepunje's body was taken in a flower-decked mini-truck for last rites at Mahadev Ghat, with hundreds following the procession, chanting slogans in tribute to the slain officer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo At the crematorium, his 7-year-old son lit the funeral pyre, a moment that deeply moved those present. In his remarks, CM Sai stated, "We have lost a brave and committed officer. Naxalites have resorted to cowardly acts out of frustration. Naxalism is breathing its last, and its end is certain." Deputy chief minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the Home portfolio, praised Girepunje's bravery and commitment to his duty. He recalled that Girepunje had vowed to stay in Sukma until the Naxal threat in the region was completely eliminated. Vow to Eradicate Naxalism Bastar IG P Sundarraj visited the blast site on Tuesday and pledged that the police forces are fully prepared to deal with the Naxal threat. The IG said that the police would not rest until Naxalism is completely removed from Bastar. "The sacrifice of Akash Rao and other martyrs will not go in vain. Their legacy will continue to inspire our mission for peace, prosperity, and progress," he said. Final Farewell to the Martyr Akash Rao Girepunje, originally from Raipur, had served as ASP of Konta for over a year and had previously been honoured with a gallantry medal for his dedication to the fight against Naxalism. His family was preparing to celebrate his daughter's birthday, which falls on Wednesday, but the tragic loss has shattered those plans. The ceremony was marked by emotional scenes, as the community and officials from across the state paid their respects to a fallen hero committed to safeguarding the people of Bastar. In a show of solidarity, locals in Konta region have expressed anguish over IED blasts and residents have called for Dornapal 'bandh' on Wednesday. Traders and businessmen on Tuesday plan to carry out candle march late Tuesday and a tribute ceremony was also held.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chhattisgarh bids adieu to police officer killed in IED blast; 7-year-old son lights pyre
RAIPUR The mortal remains of Chhattisgarh Police's Additional Superintendent Akash Rao Girepunje were consigned to flames in Raipur on Tuesday, a day after the senior police officer was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sukma. Family members and friends, who had gathered to bid adieu to Girepunje at the Mahadev Ghat Muktidham here, described him as a brave officer who would be remembered for his valour. The slain police officer's younger brother Adrash along with the former's seven-year-old son lit the funeral pyre. Among those present was State's Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma. Police personnel accorded a guard of honour to the deceased police officer at the crematorium. Earlier, the wreath laying ceremony was held at the headquarters of the 4th battalion of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) in Mana area, which was attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao, State Assembly Speaker Raman Singh, Ministers and senior police officers. 'Cowardly act' Describing Girepunje as a brave and committed officer, Mr. Sai told journalists that the Naxalites had committed the cowardly act out of frustration as the end of Maoism was near. He also lent his shoulders to Girepunje's mortal remains while they were being put in a flower-decked mini-truck at the CAF premises, as did his deputies and Mr. Singh. Girepunje was killed and two more officers were injured when an IED, allegedly planted by the Maoists, exploded near Dondra village on Konta-Errabor road in Sukma.
