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Chhattisgarh: 4 jawans martyred, 14 injured in IED blast triggered by Naxals

According to reports, a bus carrying DRG personnel was hit by the IED blast between Kadenar and Kanhargaon in Narayanpur district.

The mangled remains of the bus after the IED blast. Image Source : INDIA TVThe mangled remains of the bus after the IED blast.

At least three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans and one police personnel were martyred in an IED blast triggered by Naxals in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. As many as 14 security personnel have been injured in the blast.

"Three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans and one police personnel have lost their lives in IED blast by Naxals in Narayanpur. 14 security personnel injured including two critical," IG Bastar P Sundarraj said.

According to reports, a bus carrying DRG personnel was hit by the IED blast between Kadenar and Kanhargaon in the district. The blast was so powerful that it created a big crater on the road.

The bus was carrying 27 personnel. 45th Battalion ITBP personnel are evacuating the injured. Entire area has been cordoned off and a search operation is on. 

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