11 killed in Dantewada blast: A look at major naxal attacks in Chhattisgarh
At least 10 police personnel and a driver were killed in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district. Here is the timeline of major Naxal attacks in the state.
Following is the timeline of major Naxal attacks in Chhattisgarh.
April 2021: Twenty two security personnel killed in gunfight with Naxals in Terram jungles along the borders of Bijapur and Sukma districts.
March 2018: Nine Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists in Sukma district.
February 18, 2018: Two Chhattisgarh police personnel killed in a gun-battle with Naxals at Bhejji in Sukma.
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April 24, 2017: 24 CRPF personnel killed in an encounter with Maoists in Sukma.
March 12, 2017: 12 CRPF jawans killed in a Maoist attack in Sukma.
March 11, 2014: 15 security personnel killed in a Maoist attack in Sukma district.
February 28, 2014: Six police officials killed in Maoists’ attack in Dantewada district.
May 25, 2013: 25 leaders from the Congress party, including former state minister Mahendra Karma, killed in Maoist attack in Darbha valley.
June 29, 2010: 26 CRPF jawans killed in Maoist ambush in Narayanpur district.
May 8, 2010: Eight CRPF personnel killed after Naxals carry out an explosion of a bullet-proof vehicle in Bijapur district.
April 6, 2010: Maoists kill 75 CRPF personnel in ambush in Dantewada district.
September 4, 2009: Maoists kill four villagers in Bijapur district.
July 27, 2009: Six persons killed after Naxals trigger landmine in Dantewada district.
July 18, 2009: Villager killed by Naxals in Bastar district.
