Bijapur: CoBRA commando injured in Maoist IED blast

India Oct 11, 2025

A CRPF CoBRA commando was injured on Saturday in an IED blast while on duty in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
The explosion happened near Pujari Kanker camp during an area domination operation.
Thankfully, his injuries are minor and he's in stable condition.

IEDs planted by Maoists

IEDs planted by Maoist groups are a constant risk for both security forces and locals in Bastar, which includes Bijapur.
Just days earlier, a similar blast injured a young boy nearby—showing how these hidden explosives continue to threaten anyone moving through the area.