Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Chhattisgarh: ASP Killed in IED Blast, 2 Injured
In Sukma, Chhattisgarh, an ASP named Akash Rao Girepunje was killed when an IED (bomb) exploded.
Two other police officers were hurt in the blast.
The officers were patrolling after Naxalites (a group) burned a machine.
The explosion happened near a village.
The government said they would punish those responsible.
The ASP was a brave officer and this kind of violence makes it harder to find peace.
An ASP was killed and two officers were injured in an IED blast in Sukma, Chhattisgarh.
The blast occurred near Dondra village on the Konta-Errabor road.
The officers were patrolling after Naxalites torched an earth-mover.
ASP Akash Rao Girepunje succumbed to injuries; the injured officers were airlifted to Raipur.
The incident marks the first fatality of a high-ranking police officer in 14 years.
- Who
- ASP Akash Rao Girepunje, SDOP Bhanupratap Chandrakar, Inspector Sonal Gwala, and Naxalites
- What
- IED blast
- When
- Monday, June 9
- Where
- Near Dondra village on the Konta-Errabor road in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Due to Naxalite activity
Naxalites
Government
Goals and Actions
Naxalites
Naxalites are using violence to disrupt government activities.
Government
The government vows to eliminate Naxal presence and bring perpetrators to justice.
- Victim
- ASP Akash Rao Girepunje
- Location
- Sukma district, Chhattisgarh
- Incident
- IED blast
- Injured
- SDOP Bhanupratap Chandrakar, SHO Sonal Gwala
- Date
- Monday, June 9
- Cause
- Naxalite activity
- Government Response
- Condemnation and consequences promised
Sources
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