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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh: Two CRPF jawans suffer critical injuries in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Bastar's Bijapur district
RAIPUR: Two personnel of Central Reserve Police Force suffered injuries in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in insurgency-hit Bijapur district in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday evening. Condition of both the jawans was stated to be critical while another personnel escaped with bruises . Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav told TOI that the personnel were part of the Road Opening Party and they were out on patrol when an IED blast went off, leaving the jawans severely injured. A CRPF officer said that it wasn't yet clear if it was a pressure IED or command. He said that there was an exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces after the blast. The incident took place on the Timapur–Murdanda road near Awapalli police station around Murdonda security camp and the injured jawans were immediately evacuated, followed by deployment of reinforcement. The explosive, believed to have been planted earlier by Maoists, detonated as the team was passing through the area and the jawans might have inadvertently stepped upon the bomb. Both injured jawans received initial medical treatment and have now been referred to a higher medical center in Raipur for advanced care. Security forces have since launched a search operation in the area to trace the insurgents and ensure the safety of other patrolling units.


Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
IED blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh: Three CRPF personnel injured; two critical, one stable
AI photo RAIPUR: Three personnel of Central Reserve Police Force suffered injuries in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in insurgency-hit Bijapur district in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday evening. Condition of two jawans was stated to be critical while another was out of danger. Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav told TOI that the personnel were part of the Road Opening Party and they were out on patrol when an IED blast went off, leaving the jawans severely injured. A CRPF officer said that it wasn't yet clear if it was a pressure IED or command. He said that there was an exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces after the blast. The incident took place near Awapalli police station around Murdonda security camp and the injured jawans were immediately evacuated, followed by deployment of reinforcement. Police officials said that further details are awaited as the priority was to get the injured jawans safely to hospital.


News18
5 days ago
- News18
Senior Maoist Leader Killed In Joint Security Operation In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Last Updated: Sodhi Kanna, who served as a deputy commander in a Maoist organisation, was killed in a joint operation by security forces launched on July 4. The deputy commander of a Maoist group, who carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh, was killed in a joint operation launched by security forces on July 4 in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, dealing a major blow to the Maoist organisation's capabilities. The man was identified as Sodhi Kanna, who served as the deputy commander of Company No. 02 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion No. 01. He was involved in several major Maoist operations in the Tekalgudium area in Telangana, including an attack on the Dharmaram camp, according to an official statement. The PLGA is linked to the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist). After Bijapur's Superintendent of Police, Jitendra Yadav, received credible intelligence of Maoist activity in the National Park of the district, a coordinated search operation by security forces involving DRG Bijapur, CoBRA 210 and the CRPF Young Platoon was launched on July 4, according to the statement. As per the intelligence, members of the Telangana State Committee, National Park Area Committee, PLGA Battalion No. 01, and other armed Maoist cadres were active in the region. Intermittent encounters between the Maoist forces and the security personnel began after the operation was launched. Following the operation, a search of the area led to the recovery of the body of an armed Maoist in uniform, a .303 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, a large cache of explosive materials, and other Naxal-related items, including backpacks and Maoist literature, from the encounter site. P Sundarraj, Bastar Inspector General (IG) of Police informed that the bodies of more than 415 Maoists have been recovered over the past 18 months. 'This figure clearly reflects the effective planning, courageous actions, and strong public support behind the efforts of the security forces," he said in a statement. 'It is particularly noteworthy that even during this challenging monsoon season, marked by heavy rainfall and difficult terrain, there has been no let-up in the alertness, commitment, and operational momentum of the security forces. Despite slippery jungle paths, hilly terrains, and constantly changing weather, forces including the DRG, STF, CoBRA, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CAF, and Bastar Fighters are carrying out their missions with unwavering determination," he added. The banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) has been severely weakened after a string of major setbacks, as the strength of its top leadership bodies has been significantly depleted due to the government's pledge to eradicate Naxalism by 2026. First Published: July 07, 2025, 14:15 IST


Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Chhattisgarh: Maoists kill three villagers in Bijapur, say police
Maoists in Chhattisgarh killed three villagers in Bijapur district on Tuesday on suspcions of them being informers, the police said. Initial reports suggest that the victims, all residents of Peddakorma (Nayapara) village, were strangled with ropes by Maoists. 'We received information late in the evening. Since the village is in the core area of Maoists and deep inside the forest, the bodies are yet to be recovered,' Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav said on Tuesday night. The police described the killings as a 'cowardly act of Maoists', alleging that the motive was to instill fear and terror among local villagers. Additional information is awaited as the investigation is in progress.


The Hindu
05-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Three women arrested for attack on Gaya doctor who treated rape survivor's mother
Bihar police on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) arrested three women in the case related to a doctor in Gaya district who was beaten by the villagers after being tied to a tree until his body was covered with blood for treating the mother of a rape survivor. The incident happened on Tuesday (June 3) in Harakurha village under Gurpa police station when rural doctor Jitendra Yadav had gone to treat the lady whose daughter was raped in 2021. Mr. Yadav was dragged out of the house and beaten mercilessly with iron road and sticks. Police had lodged the case against 10 people at Fatehpur police station out of which three people have been arrested, the accused include women as well. The victim is undergoing treatment at Magadh Medical College in Gaya. After the incident, police visited the hospital to record Mr. Yadav's statement. After the FIR, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sunil Kumar Pandey conducted raids along with Fathepur Station House Officer (SHO) Prashant Kumar Singh and Gurpa SHO Vinay Kumar to arrest the accused. During raids, Khushboo Devi, Basanti Devi and Putul Devi were arrested. While speaking to The Hindu, Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anand Kumar said, 'Three women have been arrested in the case related to the doctor and raids are being conducted continuously to arrest the rest seven accused.' According to the rape victim's mother, her 15-year-old daughter was raped and three people were named in the case. She pointed out that the accused family, who are also the strongmen, were pressuring her family members to withdraw the case. The family said that the only fault of the rural doctor was that he supported the rape victim's family. 'On May 30, we recorded our testimony and one of the accused was arrested and the rest are still absconding. They have beaten up our family members several times in the past to withdraw the case. The goons of the accused side entered my house and dragged the rural doctor,'the mother said in the media statement. However, the SDPO Mr. Pandey denied that the case of doctor beaten was related to the rape case rather it was case of land dispute. Tejashwi slams Bihar govt. However, the incident has taken a political turn after the video of the doctor went viral on social media. Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav shared the video on his social media 'X' on Tuesday. 'The situation in Bihar is worse than that under the Taliban. In Gaya district, a doctor who went to treat the mother of a rape victim was tied to a tree by the accused and beaten until blood came out of from his body,'Mr. Yadav said. He further said, 'In 20 years of corrupt NDA government, the police and administration are completely incapable of preventing crime, apprehending criminals, or delivering punishment and justice, which is why people are taking the law into their own hands wherever and however they please.' He added that Bihar is in a state of anarchy and the Chief Minister is unconscious, the government is intoxicated, whereas officers and ministers are busy looting the treasury, and governance is in shambles. Meanwhile in another case, a youth was arrested for raping her 11-month-old niece in Gaya district under Amas Police station area on Wednesday. The condition of the Mahadalit girl is critical and being treated at a government hospital.