Updates: 10 Cops, Driver Killed By Maoists In Blast In Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada

Updates: 10 Cops, Driver Killed By Maoists In Blast In Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada

The policemen were returning from an anti-Maoist operation. (Representational)

Raipur:

Ten policemen and a driver were killed on Thursday when their vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, officials said.

The policemen were returning from an anti-Maoist operation that was launched after intelligence inputs, they said.

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“Anguished By The Cowardly Attack”: Amit Shah

The policemen belonged to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a special force of the Chhattisgarh police that comprises mostly local tribals who have been trained to combat Maoists.

The DRG has been instrumental in several successful operations against the rebels in Bastar, a hotbed of left-wing extremism

“All The People Of The State Pay Our Respects”: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

The 10 policemen were part of the District Reserve Guard (DRG)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and has taken updates on the situation in Chattisgarh. The Home Minister has assured all possible help to the state government.

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