District Reserve Guard personnel were returning from an anti-Maoist operation

In a shocking incident, ten police police personnel and a driver have been killed in a blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada. According to reports, they were killed when their vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device (IED). The District Reserve Guard personnel were returning from an anti-Maoist operation.

Responding the news, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Bagel said is very saddening. My condolences to the bereaved families. This fight is in its last stage. Naxals won't be spared."

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