The alertness of security forces averted a major mishap after they defused two landmines which were planted by Maoists under Gangloor police station on Wednesday. The mines were of 2 kilograms each and were enough to cause major damage to security forces, police.
According to police the Home Minster and Director General of Police (DGP) were scheduled to reach Edesmeta village to meet the family members of victim killed in encounter. “The mines were found about 10 kms from Bijapur on Bijapur-Gangloor road near the Punjer nullah,” informed Ashok Singh Sub Divisional Officer of Police (Naxal operation) Bijapur.
He further said that the program of DGP and HM was scheduled around 12 O’ Clock in Edesmeta and the bombs were recovered by road opening party around 10 am. “A 200 meter wires each connected with bombs were also recovered from the spot,” said SDOP.