In their biggest strike on security forces in Chhattisgarh in two years, Naxalites on Monday detonated a 60-70 kg improvised explosive device (IED) targeting the security personnel’s vehicle near Ambeli village under Kutru police station limits in Bijapur district.Eight security personnel—four each from the state police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Bastar Fighters units—along with the vehicle’s driver, died on the spot, around 70 km from Bijapur district headquarters.Apart from Chief Minister Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Sharma, several lawmakers and senior officials also paid their respects to the deceased.Chief Minister Sai further met the grieving family members of the martyred jawans and the civilian driver, offering them words of solace.Speaking to reporters, Sai remarked, “Naxalites have become frustrated, due to which they have committed such a cowardly act. I pay my tribute to the martyred jawans and the civilian driver.”He reiterated, “The sacrifices of our jawans will not go in vain. They sacrificed their lives to establish peace in Chhattisgarh and in the country. We will, indeed, be successful in establishing peace.”
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