At least five people were detained by police in Koraput district in connection with a landmine blast that killed four Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel on Tuesday at the Ralegoda Ghati near Sunki under Pottangi police limits in Koraput district, said sources.
According to ADG (Intelligence) Abhay, a review meeting on security arrangements was held in which IG (operations), BSF and CRPF officials were present. “We are giving priority on nabbing the culprits. Besides, we are also analysing larger issues,” he said. Following the incident, BSF personnel have also intensified their combing operations to nab the culprits, sources added.
Meanwhile, a guard of honour was given on Wednesday to the four deceased BSF personnel at a function in Vishakapatnam of Andhra Pradesh in presence of senior security officials. Injured jawans Mahendra Kochker and constable Sirajulla were being treated at Seven Hills Hospital in Visakhapatnam and the third jawan was undergoing treatment at Koraput hospital, sources added.