Raipur: 10 Security personnel and a driver were killed in a Naxal attack in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday.
According to information, a vehicle carrying 10 District Reserve Guard (DRG) met with a IED attack planned by Naxals in Aranpur area of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh.
All 10 security personnel and driver were killed in the deadly attack.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel termed the incident as ‘saddening’.
#WATCH | On reports of an IED attack by naxals on security personnel in Dantewada, claiming the lives of 11 personnel, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says, "There is such information with us. It is very saddening. My condolences to the bereaved families. This fight is in its last… https://t.co/n1YV67sIoi pic.twitter.com/CC8Dj0uAca
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2023
According to sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah dialed Bhupesh Baghel and assured to provide all possible aide.
IG Bastar P Sudarraj said, “IED attack by naxals in Dantewada | “…10 DRG jawans and one civilian driver lost their lives in the attack…Bodies of all of them are being evacuated from the spot. Senior officers are present there. Search operation is underway”
#WATCH | IED attack by naxals in Dantewada | "…10 DRG jawans and one civilian driver lost their lives in the attack…Bodies of all of them are being evacuated from the spot. Senior officers are present there. Search operation is underway," says IG Bastar, P Sundarraj. pic.twitter.com/3jebxQkWRH
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2023
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