Raipur, Oct 4 (NationPress) An IED blast in the Bandepara forest area under the Madded Police Station in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh resulted in serious injuries to a Maoist on Saturday.

As reported by police officials, a faction of Maoists was in the process of planting an improvised explosive device when it detonated unexpectedly, injuring one member of the group.

The injured individual, identified as Gujja Sodhi, was forsaken by his companions, who absconded with his weapon, leaving him incapacitated in the woods.

Witnessing the incident, local villagers promptly notified the police, leading to a rapid intervention by the Madded police team. Working in tandem with the villagers, the injured Maoist received initial medical assistance and was subsequently transported to the District Hospital in Bijapur, where he is currently receiving treatment.

Authorities confirmed that Sodhi has been an active participant in the Madded Area Committee for the past six to seven years, often collaborating with ACM Kanna Buchna. He was known to carry a 12-bore weapon during his involvement with the group.

This incident underscores the internal cruelty and absence of empathy within Maoist ranks.

Officials stated that Maoist factions have a troubling history of abandoning injured or ill members, frequently leaving them to perish in isolated forest regions. The group's harsh doctrine of 'either fight or die' continues to highlight the inhumane treatment faced by its own cadres.

Senior Maoist leaders are reportedly entangled in internal conflicts, while lower-level members endure neglect and division.

Police officials stressed that this event mirrors the declining morale and fractured nature of Maoist groups in the area. They reiterated their plea to young individuals who have drifted into violence to surrender and reintegrate into the community.

The district police assured that anyone willing to renounce violence will receive comprehensive support and rehabilitation options.

This explosion occurs amidst intensified anti-Naxal operations in the Bastar division, where over 100 Maoists have recently surrendered.

The government has set a goal of eradicating Maoist insurgency by March 2026, and incidents like this accentuate the urgency of that mission.

Security forces are closely monitoring the situation in Bijapur and have increased patrols in vulnerable forest areas to avert further IED-related threats.