Raipur, January 6, 2025 – Nine security personnel were killed after Maoist militants ambushed and blew up a vehicle in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district. The attack occurred when the vehicle, part of a convoy, was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED) along a forested route known for Maoist activity.
The blast was powerful, leaving several others injured. Emergency services and security forces quickly arrived at the scene, and reinforcements were dispatched to track down the attackers. Authorities have condemned the attack and vowed to intensify efforts to eliminate Maoist insurgents in the region, where such attacks have been frequent. The government has expressed deep condolences for the lives lost in this brutal attack.
