9 Killed in Chhattisgarh as Maoists Target Security Vehicle in IED Blast

Eight police personnel and a driver were killed in Bijapur district while returning from an anti-Maoist operation, marking the deadliest attack in two years.

The attack occurred on the Bedre-Kutru Road in Bijapur district, with a 70-kilogram IED detonated remotely by Maoists, creating a massive crater.
The victims, part of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), were returning from a joint operation that had killed five Maoists over the weekend.
This is the largest Maoist attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh since 2023, highlighting ongoing insurgency challenges in the region.
Indian officials, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister, condemned the attack and reiterated their commitment to eradicating Maoism by 2026.
Security forces have launched combing operations in the area, with reinforcements deployed to secure the region and recover weapons lost in the attack.