Jamshedpur, May 19: A 10-year-old boy tragically lost his life in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast, suspected to be triggered by Maoist insurgents. The incident occurred last evening in a remote village located in the West Singhbhum district, leaving the local community in a state of shock and grief.
The boy, a resident of Banglasai tola of Rengrahatu, had gone to the Rolabrupi Jengagada forest to pluck kendu leaves when the IED planted by Maoists to target security personnel on anti-Maoist operation exploded killing him.
“ Soon after the incident, the security personnel including district police and CRPF rushed to the spot and recovered the body with the help of villagers and sent it for post-mortem in Sadar Hospital, Chaibasa,” informed a police official.
According to information, five villagers including two elderly women had been killed in Maoist-planted IED explosions in the district since January this year.
According to local authorities, routine patrol is conducted by security forces in the region. As they passed through the village, the IED, carefully hidden on the roadside, detonated with a powerful blast, causing significant damage to nearby structures and inflicting fatal injuries on the young victim. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, but despite their best efforts, they were unable to save the boy’s life.
The Maoist insurgency in the region has been a long-standing issue, with sporadic incidents of violence and attacks on security personnel reported over the years. This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by both civilians and armed forces in conflict-ridden areas.
The local community, devastated by this heartbreaking loss, gathered at the village square to pay their respects to the young victim. Local leaders and activists condemned the act of violence, calling for an immediate end to such acts and urging authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for the attack.
The authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, vowing to bring the culprits to justice. The district police department, in collaboration with the central security forces, has intensified their efforts to apprehend the Maoist insurgents responsible for this heinous act. Meanwhile, security measures in the region have been bolstered to prevent further loss of innocent lives.
The loss of a 10-year-old boy in an IED blast has left a profound impact on the community, reminding everyone of the need to foster an environment of peace and security for future generations. It is a grim wake-up call for the nation to unite against violence and work towards a brighter, safer future for all its citizens.