A commando of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit was killed in a Maoist ambush in Sukma district, officials said on Tuesday.
The commando, Suleman, who was a native of Palakkad in Kerala, was posted at a newly established camp of security forces in the Dabbakonta area of the district.
Police said the incident took place at around 5pm.
The District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) were also deployed at the camp along with the CRPF.
Head constable Suleman belonging to the 202nd battalion of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) suffered critical injuries. He was shifted to the CRPF’s field hospital in nearby Bheji village where he succumbed during treatment.
“Maoists attacked one of the patrolling teams while they were on an area domination exercise. Maoists, however, were able to escape into the dense forest after engaging in a gun battle with the forces for a while,” said Inspector General of Police Bastar range, Sunderaj P, in a statement.