4 jawans killed in Maoist IED blast during de-mining op in bastar
TNN / May 02, 2026, 19:06 (IST)
Four security personnel, including an inspector, tragically lost their lives in an accidental IED blast during a de-mining operation in Chhattisgarh's Kanker-Narayanpur border region. The blast occurred while the team was attempting to defuse a Maoist-planted explosive. This incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by forces in the insurgency-affected bastar area.