Archive · 26 Jan 2026
11 Injured in IED Blasts During Anti-Maoist Operation in Chhattisgarh
Eleven security personnel were hurt when bombs planted by Maoists exploded during a mission to stop them in Chhattisgarh.
The explosions happened on Sunday in the Karregutta Hills area, near the border with Telangana.
The injured personnel were from different police units, including the District Reserve Guard and an elite unit called CoBRA.
They were taken to a hospital in Raipur, and their condition is stable.
This area is known for Maoist activity, and security forces have had operations there before.
In a previous operation, they found many weapons and bombs.
The security forces also had a big moment when they raised the Indian flag in a new camp in the Karregutta Hills, which was once a stronghold for the Maoists.
Eleven security personnel were injured in IED blasts during an anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
The explosions occurred on Sunday in the Karregutta Hills area, near the Telangana border.
The injured personnel included 10 from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and 1 from the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA).
The wounded were airlifted and admitted to a hospital in Raipur, where some underwent surgery and their condition is stable.
The area is known for Maoist activity, with previous operations resulting in the elimination of 31 Naxalites and the seizure of weapons and explosives.
- Who
- Security personnel from DRG, Bastar Fighters, and CoBRA
- What
- IED blasts during an anti-Maoist operation
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Karregutta Hills, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Anti-Maoist operation in a known Maoist hideout area
- Location
- Karregutta Hills, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh
- Date of Incident
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Injured Personnel
- 11 (10 from DRG, 1 from CoBRA)
- Number of Explosions
- 6
- Hospital
- Private hospital in Raipur
- Previous Operation
- 21-day operation in April-May 2023, 31 Naxalites eliminated
- Seized Materials
- 35 weapons, 450 IEDs, detonators, explosive devices, medical supplies, electric equipment, Naxal literature
- Symbolic Victory
- National flag unfurled at a newly established security camp in Karregutta Hills
Sources
11 Personnel Injured In IED Blasts During Anti-Maoist Ops In Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh: IED blast during anti-Maoist operation in Bijapur injures 11 jawans, personnel airlifted to Raipur
11 jawans injured as Maoists trigger blasts on Karregutta Hills in Chhattisgarh
Rush Hour: 11 security personnel injured in IED blast, 10,000 kg ammonium nitrate seized and more
C’garh: 10 Jawans Injured In Serial IED Blasts In Bijapur, Tricolour Unfurled For First Time Over Atop Karregutta Hills & 47 Villages In Bastar
Tricolour Rises In Chhattisgarh District's Red Zones Hours After IED Blasts
