A 30-year-old man in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, suffered severe injuries from a pressure-activated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Maoists in the Lankapalli forest area. The victim, Raju Modiyami, encountered the hidden explosive while moving through the dense woodland, resulting in significant trauma to his lower limb.
The explosion caused extensive damage to his right heel, leading to excruciating pain and substantial blood loss. Despite his injuries, Modiyami managed to walk nearly seven kilometers through rough terrain to reach a nearby community health center. He received immediate first aid before being transferred to the Bijapur District Hospital for further treatment.
Hospital sources have confirmed that Modiyami’s condition is critical, with medical staff focusing on addressing the shattered heel and associated complications. He is currently under observation and receiving the necessary medical care.
The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s conflict zones, where pressure IEDs are commonly used to target security forces and inadvertently harm civilians. Authorities are conducting searches in the Lankapalli forest to locate and disarm any additional IEDs, aiming to prevent further civilian casualties.
