Chhattisgarh: 9 IEDs bomb recovered and later diffused by security forces in Kanker

During the operation, a total of 9 pressure cooker IEDs, firecrackers, electric wires, and other Naxalite materials were seized from different locations. All the IEDs were defused and destroyed on the spot.

According to information received from the police, as part of the anti-Naxal operation, a joint team of the DRG and BSF was conducting a search operation on January 23, near the Kotri River in Modemarka village under the Chhotebethia police station area.

During this operation, 3 pressure cooker IEDs, hidden with the intention of harming security forces, were recovered.

Earlier, on Thursday, a comprehensive search operation was conducted in the forest and hilly area of Kalpar village under the Chhotebethia police station.

During the operation, 6 pressure cooker IEDs (each weighing approximately 5 kg), firecrackers, electric wires, and other Naxalite materials were recovered.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosives were intended for a major attack.

All the recovered IEDs were defused and destroyed on the spot by the bomb disposal squad following the prescribed procedure.

Superintendent of Police Nikhil Rakhecha said that anti-Naxal operations are continuously underway in the district. Search operations have been intensified in border and sensitive areas.

Legal action is being taken at the Chhotebethia police station regarding the recovered explosive materials. According to the police, surveillance of Naxalite activities continues.

Meanwhile, two Naxals were killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Bijapur district, police said on Thursday.

According to Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, P Sundarraj, the bodies of the two Naxals have been recovered. Security forces also seized an AK-47 rifle, a 9mm pistol, and other materials from the site. (ANI)