IED Blast Kills One DRG Jawan, Injures Three in Chhattisgarh
An improvised explosive device (IED) triggered by Maoist insurgents killed a District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan and injured three others in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The blast occurred early Monday morning in the Indravati National Park area during an ongoing anti-Naxal operation.
Details of the Blast
The explosion claimed the life of one DRG member while three colleagues were wounded and promptly taken for medical treatment. The operation was conducted by a DRG unit, a local counter-insurgency force trained to deal with Maoist threats.
Background and Significance
DRG personnel are local recruits with deep familiarity with the terrain, often referred to as the “son of the soil.” Their deep engagement in combating Maoist violence underscores both their importance and the risks they face. The incident reflects the persistent security challenges posed by the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency, despite sustained efforts by security forces to contain it.
Broader Security Context
Chhattisgarh continues to be a hotspot of Maoist activity. Earlier this year, a major attack in Bijapur killed nine DRG personnel and a civilian driver using a large IED, marking one of the deadliest strikes on security forces. Additionally, a high-ranking local police officer was killed by a Maoist-planted IED in Sukma district, underlining the high stakes and volatility of ongoing operations.
