Kanker Tragedy: IED Kills 3 DRG Heroes, Injures Soldier

Chhattisgarh's fight against Naxalism suffered a devastating blow as three brave DRG jawans were martyred and another grievously wounded in a powerful IED blast in Kanker district. The incident occurred near the Narayanpur border during an area domination and de-mining patrol on May 2. Security forces were conducting a high-risk operation to locate and dismantle Maoist-laid pressure bombs when disaster struck. The powerful explosion claimed the lives of Inspector Sukhram Vatti, Constable Krishna Komra, and Constable Sanjay Gadhpale instantly. Their comrade, Constable Parmanand Komra, sustained critical injuries and is receiving emergency treatment. IG Sundarraj Pattilingam of Bastar Range highlighted recent successes in IED recovery, thanks to tips from surrendered Maoists. However, the region's jungles still harbor countless such devices, making every operation a potential death trap. Coming just weeks after Chhattisgarh's Naxal-free declaration, this attack exposes the lingering Maoist menace. The dense forest terrain continues to shield Naxal sabotage tactics, challenging security forces' resolve. Probe teams are dissecting the blast site to uncover lapses and prevent future tragedies, as the nation salutes the fallen heroes' sacrifice.