The investigators have claimed that the Doctor Terror module had planned an operation on December 6. There were a total of eight doctors who were initially part of the terror module.
The attack once again highlighted the persistent threat posed by left-wing extremists, even as security forces continue to maintain pressure on insurgent networks.
A 50-year-old villager sustained serious injuries after stepping on a pressure IED allegedly planted by Maoists in a forested area near Pujarikanker village under the Usoor police station limits in Bijapur district of south Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Monday evening.
An improvised explosive device (IED) blast claimed the life of a central paramilitary personnel during an anti-Naxal search operation, cops said.
One of the most ambitious anti-Maoist offensives in recent years is underway in the rugged Karregutta hills of the Bijapur district, deep within the forested trijunction of Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
"White Knight Corps salutes and pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of two gallant soldiers", the Army said while adding that search operations in the area were underway. It is yet to be confirmed whether the IED was planted by terrorists or men of the Pakistan agencies.
According to official sources, the Naxalites planted the IED along the route from Jagargunda area to Tekalgudam.
The quick and effective response by the security forces resulted in a successful chase and subsequent arrest of 15 Maoist including seven women Maoists. The arrested individuals were found to be members of the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation and its affiliates.
"My thoughts are with the bereaved family. During this difficult time, we stand with all the families. May God grant the departed souls a place at his holy feet and strength to the family members to bear this sorrow,” the UP CM tweeted.
The police have also recovered two remote-controlled IEDs and detonators from their possession.
