A tragic incident occurred in Chhattisgarh as four personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) lost their lives in an IED blast near the Kanker-Narayanpur district border. The team was on an operation to defuse an improvised explosive device when the blast took place.
Details of the Incident
Inspector Bhatti, Constable Sanjay, and Constable Krishna Kumar were killed instantly in the explosion. A fourth constable, Parmanand, was critically injured and airlifted to Raipur for medical treatment, but he later succumbed to his injuries. The blast is suspected to be linked to Naxal activity in the region, which remains one of the most sensitive insurgency zones in the country.
Security Response
Following the attack, security forces have launched intensified search operations in the area to track down those responsible. The Kanker-Narayanpur border region has historically witnessed frequent Naxalite activities, and this incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by security personnel in counter-insurgency operations.
The loss of four DRG personnel highlights the risks involved in defusing explosives in conflict zones. Authorities are investigating the type of IED used and whether it was remotely triggered or pressure-activated. Further details are awaited as the search operation continues.
