WorldAsia-OceaniaSix Naxals involved in triggering of IED blast in Sukma arrested

Six Naxals involved in triggering of IED blast in Sukma arrested

Type of event:
IED - Improvised Explosive Device, Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault, Counter-IED
Threat LensExplosivesTerrorismWorldAsia-Oceania
By Elga Marvelli

Victims

2

Wounded

Date

June 26, 2024

What happened

Police have arrested at least six Naxalites implicated in detonating a truck loaded with an IED, which resulted in the deaths of two CRPF Cobra squad members in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, and seized explosives from them. A police officer stated that the detained individuals were active militia members. Additionally, the security forces discovered explosive materials during the anti-Naxal operation, which included 11 detonators, 11 pencil holders, 8 jelly sticks, and 2 switches.

Where it happened

Main sources

https://theprint.in/india/six-naxals-involved-in-triggering-ied-blast-in-sukma-that-killed-2-cobra-personnel-arrested/2148841/

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