In a shocking incident in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, eight members of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were killed when Naxals blew up their vehicle. The attack occurred during a security operation, as Naxalites ambushed the team with a powerful IED blast. This tragic incident has once again brought Chhattisgarh into the spotlight regarding the increasing threat posed by Maoist insurgents. The DRG jawans were part of the ongoing anti-Naxal operations aimed at containing the growing insurgent influence in the region.
Home Minister Amit Shah, in response to the attack, expressed his condolences and reiterated the government’s commitment to ending Naxalism by 2026. The government plans to intensify its operations to neutralize the Maoist forces, who have been active for decades in central India. This attack serves as a grim reminder of the challenges that security forces face in their efforts to curb Maoist violence in Chhattisgarh.