Security Personnel Killed in Bijapur | 07 Jan 2025
Why in News?
Recently, an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Maoists killed eight security personnel and a civilian in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district.
Key Points
- About the Incident:
- The incident occurred when a joint-operation party was returning from an anti-Naxal operation in the Abujhmad forests.
- The deceased included members of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Bastar Fighters, both specialised forces combating left-wing extremism in the Bastar region.
- Government Response:
- The Union Home Minister expressed deep condolences, vowing to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026.
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister condemned the act, attributing it to Naxalites' frustration with ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
Improvised Explosive Device
- An improvised explosive device (IED) is a homemade bomb designed to destroy or incapacitate targets, commonly used by criminals, terrorists, and insurgents in various forms.
- IEDs can be delivered through multiple means, including vehicles, placement by individuals, or roadside concealment, and gained prominence during the Iraq War that began in 2003.
