CAF Jawan Manoj Pujari Martyred in IED Blast in Bijapur
CAF Jawan Manoj Pujari was martyred in an IED blast in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. The explosion occurred during a patrol between Toynar and Farsegarh villages in a Maoist-affected area. Pujari stepped on a pressure IED while providing security for road construction work. Security forces have launched a search operation in the region following the incident.
Maoists have once again carried out a cowardly act in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Constable Manoj Pujari (age 26 years) of the 19th battalion "C" company of CAF, deployed on security duty for the construction work of Toynar-Farsegadh road, was martyred in a pressure IED blast. The incident took place in Mormed forest, which is located about 4 km from Toynar towards Farsegadh.
The police officer said that the incident took place in the Mormed forest of Toynar police station area, which is located about 4 km from Toynar. After the incident, the search operation of the security forces is going on in the area.
Anti-Naxal operation is being conducted in the entire Bastar to eliminate the Maoists. During the anti-Naxal operation, the soldiers are going for searching in the dense forests in search of Naxalites. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Naxalism will be eradicated by 31 March 2026. Since the deadline for the elimination of Maoism was set, the soldiers are continuously increasing pressure on the Naxalites to lay down their arms. Due to the increasing pressure, Naxalites are surrendering in large numbers by laying down their arms, but are also adopting methods like IED blasts to show their presence. A few days ago, the Maoists have also issued a pamphlet warning the villagers not to go to the mountains. In this alleged pamphlet of the Maoists, there is a mention of planting IEDs on the mountains to harm the security forces.
New Naxal rehabilitation policy: The Vishnu Dev Sai government has come up with a new surrender policy for the surrender of Maoists. Through schemes like Lone Varratu and Poorna Narkom, misguided young Maoists are being brought back to the mainstream of society. The surrendering Maoists are also getting many government facilities along with cash.