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Security forces recover two IEDs in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

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ANI General News
Last Updated : Sep 28 2019 | 10:30 PM IST

Two powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs) of 30 kg each were recovered by security forces on Saturday in Dantewada district.

According to police, the explosives were placed by Naxals to possibly target VIP/security forces convoy.

"Teams of 195 battalions of CRPF and Dantewada police today recovered around 60 kg IED planted under a bridge on Dantewada-Katekalyan road to target VIP/security forces convoy," police said.

The explosives were placed in steel containers which were buried beneath the road.

Security forces have also recovered 150 m-long electric wire connected to two IEDs.

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First Published: Sep 28 2019 | 10:19 PM IST

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