Bastar's Battle: Police Resolve to Eradicate Naxal Menace

In the wake of a deadly IED explosion that claimed the life of a police officer in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, Bastar Range Inspector General Sundarraj P made a resolute declaration. Visiting the incident site on Tuesday, he asserted the police's readiness to combat Naxalite threats and vowed relentless efforts to eliminate their presence.

On Monday, an IED planted by Naxalites detonated at a stone quarry in Konta, killing Additional Superintendent of Police Akash Rao Girepunje and injuring two other officers. Sundarraj, visiting Konta police station following the blast, met with officers to pay tribute to the deceased and underscore their readiness on all fronts.

Security forces quickly launched an operation to find those responsible for the attack. Another IED was safely recovered and defused. This incident emboldened efforts to eradicate Naxalism from Bastar, with a stern warning that acts of terror will be met with stringent action.

(With inputs from agencies.)