CISF Diffuses 4 Tiffin Bombs in Chhattisgarh,
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has successfully foiled a potential threat of collateral damages in the Kirandul area of Chhattisgarh. The Central Armed Force revealed that four strategically placed tiffin bombs, set by Naxals, were detected and neutralized on November 21.
Deputy Inspector General Shrikant Kishore of the CISF highlighted the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of the region. He mentioned that explosive materials had been recovered twice from the Kirandul area on October 18 and 30. Ongoing intelligence inputs over the past two months indicated the planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosives, leading security agencies to conduct regular area search operations.
On November 21, a scheduled movement of an NMDC explosive van for regular blasting at 11-C Mines (BIOM Kirandul) prompted an area sensitization-cum-domination team led by CISF Head Constable Laxman Prasad Paraste to conduct a thorough search. The team detected an IED connection wire joining a series of four tiffin bombs at Lohagaon Junction, just 50 meters from the main road used by explosive vans of NMDC and Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs).
CISF Head Constable Laxman Prasad Paraste, along with Constable Rahul S Taralto, demonstrated courage and composure while ruling out the presence of any suspicious Naxal elements around the IED. The concealed connection wire, identified under vegetation and soil, was noticed due to their keen observation and excellent detection ability.
The CISF personnel immediately informed the CISF Control Room, and the Superintendent of Police, Dantewada, was notified. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) of the State Police reached the spot and conducted an inspection-cum-sanitization operation. They discovered a series of connections of IEDs with four tiffin bombs and around 150 meters of connection wire.
The tiffin bombs, consisting of explosives, splinters, and detonators concealed in an injection syringe, were found in a "ready to blast, on power connection" condition, all connected to each other. The BDDS successfully destroyed all four tiffin bombs on the spot.
The CISF officer commended the alertness and commitment to duty demonstrated by the CISF personnel, stating that their swift action saved lives and averted potential collateral damages. He emphasized that the site is frequently used by the CISF Area Domination Team during NMDC explosive movement and by the DRG platoon for halting during anti-Naxal operations.
The nefarious plan by Naxal elements to cause loss of life, loot explosives, and inflict collateral damages was thwarted by the professionalism, alertness, and courage demonstrated by the CISF personnel. The CISF remains dedicated to its mission of ensuring the safety and security of the region and will continue to collaborate with local authorities to neutralize threats and maintain peace.
