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CHHATTISGARH: Sources said Naxals attacked a patrolling party on Wednesday afternoon on Aranpur road in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada. A Team of DRG was returning in a vehicle to their headquarters when an IED planted on the Aranpur road exploded, killing at least 10 jawans and the driver.
While the number of casualties is yet to be verified by authorities, it could rise further, sources added.
Last week, Naxals threatened through a letter to attack security forces, sources said.
Chhattisgarh Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu told News18 that it was an IED blast, adding that a team has been sent for rescue operations in the area which has been receiving rain also.
Reacting to reports of the IED attack by Naxals on security personnel in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said, “There is information with us. It is very saddening. My condolences to the bereaved families. This fight is in its last stage. Naxals won’t be spared.”
