Chhattisgarh

• 07 Jan 2025

Security Personnel Killed in Bijapur

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.