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The powerful blast blew up the CRPF jeep which was on its way from Konda to Narayanpur near Chheribeda, about 350 kms from in Raipur, killing one sub inspector, four constables and a driver, CRPF officials said.
The officer killed in the blast has been identified as R S Kang.
While five persons were killed on the spot another died on his way to hospital, they said.
All the five districts of Bastar region including Narayanpur are affected by Naxal violence.
The vehicle carrying the team was blown up in the explosion, CRPF spokesman Ajay Chaturvedi said.
Combing operations have been launched to nab the Maoists involved in the blast.
Terming the incident as very unfortunate, Director General of CRPF V K Joshi said anti-naxal operations have been intensified under the supervision of senior officials.
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