Nine killed as Naxalites blow up security personnel vehicle in Chhattisgarh

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Chhattisgarh, January 6, 2025: Nine people including eight Dantewada DRG jawans and one driver were killed after their vehicle was blown up by naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, news agency ANI said Monday.

"They were returning after a joint operation of Dantewada, Narayanpur and Bijapur", IG Bastar told the agency.

Chhattisgarh | Nine people - eight Dantewada DRG jawans and one driver, lost their lives after their vehicle was blown up by naxals through an IED blast, in Bijapur. They were returning after a joint operation of Dantewada, Narayanpur and Bijapur: IG Bastar pic.twitter.com/hqsDHnr8XT

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2025

The blast occurred on the Bedre-Kutru Road in Bijapur district.