Conflict eventExplosions/Remote violence2026-05-03馃嚠馃嚦
IED explosion kills four police during demining in Kanker, Chhattisgarh
actor1: Maoists -> actor2: Police Personnel
On 2026-05-03, four police personnel were killed when an IED exploded during a demining operation in the Chhotebethiya area of Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. The team was trying to neutralize the device after finding a Maoist dump and concealed explosive materials. The blast killed Inspector Sukhram Vatti, constable Krishna Komra, and constable Sanjay Gadhpale on the spot, with one more officer reported killed.
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Chhotebethiya areaChhattisgarhSouth AsiaIndiaAsia20.002, 81.497
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