Alert CRPF jawans diffused a landmine weighing 5.5 kilogram in Nuapada district on Friday preventing a major tragedy. The landmine was suspected to be planted by Maoists near the Cherchuan check-gate under the Sunabeda sanctuary to target security forces.
The landmine was planted is the single road which connects Barkot with Sunabeda and other areas. The road is mostly used by civilians, Government officials as well as security personnel. “We received information regarding presence of some suspicious objects. Later, we immediately cordoned off area and deployed security personnel along with Bomb Disposal Squad,” said Rajesh Vatsa. Commandant, 216 CRPF Battalion Rajesh Vatsa. An IED weighing 5.5 kg along with detonators was seized from the spot.
As splinters were used, it is suspected that Maoists had planted explosive to target security forces and others, he said. “We have intensified combing operations in the area and our operation will continue for another two to three days,” Vatsa added.
