Sukma IED Blast: ASP Akash Rao Giripunje Martyred, CM Sai Vows Retribution

In Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje was martyred in an IED blast planted by Naxalites. The incident also left the SDOP and the station in-charge seriously injured. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep sorrow over the event, offering his condolences to the family of the martyred officer. He stated that the attack was deeply saddening and condemnable, and assured that the injured would receive proper medical care. CM Sai affirmed that a decisive battle is being fought against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh and that the security forces are continually achieving success, which is causing the Naxalites to resort to such cowardly acts. He declared that the state government stands with the family of the martyr. ASP Giripunje was a courageous and dedicated officer, who had been honored with a gallantry award. His loss is a significant blow to the Chhattisgarh police force, but this attack will not halt operations. High alert has been issued in Sukma district, with intensified search operations and increased security deployments. The injured officers have been hospitalized for advanced treatment.