Suspected Naxalites torch 14 vehicles and machines in Chhattisgarh; Search operations underway
Suspected Naxalites set fire to at least 14 vehicles and machines engaged in construction works in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.
Raipur: Suspected Naxalites set fire to at least 14 vehicles and machines engaged in construction works in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred around 1:30 am at Bangali camp under Bhansi police station limits.
Eyewitnesses informed that approximately 40 to 50 unidentified individuals, some armed and dressed as civilians, reached the site and set ablaze 14 vehicles and machines, including trucks, poclain, and earth-moving machines. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
The targeted vehicles and machines, belonging to a private construction firm, were involved in road construction between Dantewada and Bacheli. Additionally, a water tanker engaged in railway works was also damaged.
After receiving information about the incident, a police team led by the Bhansi station house officer reached the spot. Preliminary investigations suggest the involvement of Naxalites, and a search operation is currently underway to apprehend the culprits.
#WATCH | Dantewada, Chhattisgarh: On the intervening night of 26-27 November, unidentified Naxalites set on fire a total of 14 vehicles including four pickups, a JCB, a crane, two water tankers and other vehicles engaged in road construction work. Police search continues in the… pic.twitter.com/tq1pSCETEi
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