Naxal IED Blast in Narayanpur Injures Soldiers
In Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh, a major IED blast occurred during a Naxal patrol search operation. The attack, carried out by Naxals, resulted in injuries to two army jawans, as confirmed by IG Bastar P Sundarraj.
Significant Encounter in Dantewada
On the previous day, Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada police reported a significant encounter in the forest of Abujhmad near the Dantewada-Narayanpur border. Security personnel engaged with Naxals, resulting in the death of 38 cadres. The encounter took place in the villages of Nendur and Thulthuli.
Details of the Encounter
The 38 Naxals collectively had a cash reward of Rs 2.62 crore on their heads. Police have recovered 31 bodies, with 29 already returned to their families. All the deceased Naxals have been identified.
Doubts Revealed
Naxal -: Naxals are a group of people in India who follow a certain political belief and sometimes use violence to fight against the government. They are mostly active in some parts of central and eastern India.
IED -: IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device. It is a type of bomb that is made and used by people who want to cause harm, often used in surprise attacks.
Narayanpur -: Narayanpur is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It is known for its dense forests and is one of the areas affected by Naxal activities.
Dantewada -: Dantewada is another district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is also affected by Naxal activities and is located near Narayanpur.
IG Bastar P Sundarraj -: IG stands for Inspector General, which is a high-ranking police officer. P Sundarraj is the name of the officer in charge of the Bastar region, which includes areas like Narayanpur and Dantewada.
Abujhmad -: Abujhmad is a large forest area in Chhattisgarh, India. It is known for being remote and difficult to access, and is often used as a hideout by Naxals.
Bounty -: A bounty is a reward offered for capturing or killing someone. In this context, it means the government had offered money for information leading to the capture of these Naxals.
