BackSecurity Incident
11 security personnel injured in Maoist IED blasts in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district
Eleven security personnel were injured in multiple IED blasts planted by Maoists during an anti-Naxal operation in Karregutta Hills, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The injured were airlifted to Raipur for treatment and their condition is stable.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh amid intensified counter-operations, with the government aiming to end left-wing extremism by March 2026. It underscores IEDs as a persistent threat to security forces in Maoist strongholds.
Timeline
4 Events
Police confirm incident and status update
January 26, 2026
Bijapur police and Inspector General Sunderraj P. confirmed 11 injured in six blasts; operations continue with intensified searches and additional forces deployed.
Injured personnel evacuated and airlifted to Raipur
January 25, 2026
Due to dense terrain, evacuation took time; injured received initial treatment nearby before airlift to Raipur hospital. Their condition reported stable.
Multiple IED blasts injure 11 personnel
January 25, 2026
Six IEDs detonated at intervals during the operation, injuring 11 personnel: 10 from DRG and 1 CoBRA sub-inspector. Three had serious leg injuries, three suffered eye splinter injuries.
Joint security forces launch anti-Maoist operation in Karregutta Hills
January 25, 2026
Security forces, including District Reserve Guard (DRG) and CoBRA, launched an operation in forested areas near Karregutta hills along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border following inputs on Maoist presence.