Statement of Bastar IG, 10 soldiers martyred in Naxalite attack, one civilian also involved

Dantewada. Once again there has been a big attack on the jawans in the district. 10 DRG and a driver have been martyred due to the IED blast of Naxalites. There is also news of the death of three jawans. The incident is of Aranpur. It is being told that the incident took place during the return after the campaign. DRG forces had left from Dantewada for anti-Naxal operations. Meanwhile, 10 DRG jawans and a driver were killed in an IED blast. Regarding the incident, CM Bhupesh Baghel has expressed condolences on the martyrdom of the soldiers. It is sad, he said. I express my condolences to the families of the jawans. This battle is in its final stages. Will eliminate Naxalism in a planned manner.

The news of the martyrdom of our 10 DRG jawans and a driver due to IED blast on the DRG force which had arrived for anti-Naxal operation on the information of the presence of Maoist cadre under Aranpur police station area of Dantewada is very sad.

Let us tell you that a week ago the convoy of MLA Vikram Mandavi was also attacked by Naxalites. Bullets were found on the vehicle in which District Panchayat member Parvati Kashyap was sitting. Everyone is safe. MLA Vikram Mandavi, District Panchayat member along with Congress leaders had gone to Gangalur. Nukkad Sabha was organized in the weekly Haat Bazaar here on Tuesday. While returning, Naxalites fired at moving vehicles near Padeda village.