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Maoist Attack Claims Lives of Eight Police Officers in Chhattisgarh

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Maoist Attack Claims Lives of Eight Police Officers in Chhattisgarh

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  • On January 6, an **IED blast** killed eight officers of the **District Reserve Guard (DRG)** and their driver in **Bastar**, Chhattisgarh.
  • The attack occurred as the DRG team was returning from an operation, marking it as the **deadliest Maoist attack** since April 2023.
  • This incident raises **critical questions** regarding the adherence to **standard operating procedures (SOPs)** during the operation.
  • Concerns have been raised over the failure of a **road-opening party (ROP)** to detect a 70 kg IED despite clearing the route beforehand.
  • The use of **light motor vehicles** instead of foot patrols during the return trip has been identified as a significant operational blunder.

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