In Sukma’s Konta, a Maoist IED blast killed ASP Akash Rao Girepunje, a gallantry medal recipient, and injured two other officers. Girepunje was leading a patrol to investigate a previous arson when the explosion occurred. The police suspect the arson was a trap to lure them, and the IED was planted soon after.
Maoist IED kills ASP in Sukma; 2 officers injured; blast came after arson trap
