Chhattisgarh: Security forces defuse IED planted by Naxals

An IED planted by Naxals was on Tuesday defused by the security forces on-road between Batrali and Bawnimari village in Chhattisgarh.

An IED planted by Naxals was on Tuesday defused by the security forces on-road between Batrali and Bawnimari village in Chhattisgarh. According to the Chhatisgarh Police statement, the special operation to defuse the IED, weighing five kgs, was launched by forces at 5:35 am today.

"No damage to our party has been reported," it read. The Naxals often trigger IED blasts to target security personnel in the state. (ANI)