Read Time:39 Second
Raipur, June 09, 2025: Additional SP of Sukma district Akash Rao Giripunje was today killed in an IED blast, carried out by Naxalites in Konta area of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh.
At about 9 AM Maoists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, in which Konta Additional SP Akash Rao Giripunje was killed, where as couple of other jawans and officers sustained injuries, Bastar police sources said.
The incident took place when led by Giripunje forces were on an operation in the jungle, they said.
Giripunje was immediately rushed to the Konta Hospital. But despite all attempts he could not be saved, the sources said.
More details are awaited.
More Stories
Attack on Senior PR Dept Official in Office; people condemned the incident
In a serious incident, couple of people today attacked a senior Public Relations official of the Chhattisgarh Government when he was performing his duty at Samvad.
Sushma Sawant New Principal Secretary Law of Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Government today appointed Sushma Sawant as the new Principal Secretary Law and Legislative Affairs.
Farmer registration on Agristack portal mandatory for paddy procurement; Registration open till October 31
Chhattisgarh government today clarified that registration on the Agristack portal is mandatory for farmers to purchase paddy at the support price in the Kharif marketing year 2025-26.
3-Day programme in districts on Chhattisgarh Foundation Day; With theme of 25 Years of Development Journey
The Chhattisgarh government has decided to organise three-day programmes in all district headquarters on the occasion of Silver Jubilee function of the Chhattisgarh Foundation Day, similar to last year.
Chief Minister Sai discusses ISRO scientists to enhance Chhattisgarh’s participation in ISRO’s journey
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said today that his government is encouraging innovation and technical education so that the state’s youth can develop an interest in space science and actively participate in the country’s space missions.
Workshop to ensure responsible digital governance and effective content management
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today organised a workshop on Management of Information on Intermediary Platforms at New Delhi to sensitise participants on key provisions of the IT Act, 2000, and IT Rules, 2021, particularly Sections 69A and 79(3)(b), and Rule 3(1)(d), and to promote a clear understanding of their application in ensuring responsible digital governance and effective content management.