Jawan Injured in Naxalite IED Blast in Chhattisgarh

A jawan was injured in an IED blast by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. After initial treatment, the soldier's condition improved while a search operation is underway. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government's efforts to eradicate Naxalism by 2026, citing significant progress in recent years.

A jawan sustained injuries following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion orchestrated by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Friday. Bastar Inspector General Sundarraj P confirmed that the injured soldier received first aid at the Narayanapur District Hospital, and his condition has since stabilized.

Authorities have launched a search operation in the area to locate the perpetrators. The incident follows a similar attack last week in the Abujhmad area, which also affected two security personnel, underscoring ongoing security challenges in the region.

In a recent parliamentary session, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced significant progress against Naxalism, with 2,619 insurgents arrested, surrendered, or neutralized last year. Shah assured that the government's revised strategy against Naxalism is making strides towards the goal of eradicating the insurgency by 2026.

(With inputs from agencies.)