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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.

Hailing from a humble background in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, Ajay Gupta, son of a tendu leaf collector, has achieved an All India Rank of 91 in the Indian Forest Service (IFS) and 452 in the Civil Services Examination. His journey, supported by scholarships and a strong academic record, highlights the resilience of forest communities and aspirations from remote regions.

Three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were killed and one injured in an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Saturday. The explosion occurred during a demining operation in a forest area, marking the first Maoist-linked blast since the state was declared free from armed Maoists. The DRG team was working to locate and defuse previously planted explosives.

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A surrendered senior Maoist leader revealed extensive military training links with LTTE, Philippines, and Nepal groups. He disclosed the Maoists built barrel grenade launchers and ran arms units from multiple Indian cities. Sustained security pressure has significantly weakened their infrastructure and arms manufacturing capabilities.