News of a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion has come to light near an Assam Rifles convoy in the Sukhoi area of ​​Nagaland. According to initial information, one soldier has died in this explosion, while 4 other soldiers have been injured. This blast took place in Chumaukedima area of ​​Nagaland. This is the second time within a week that news of an IED explosion near an Assam Rifles convoy has come to light. After this incident, security has been increased in the entire area and a large-scale search operation is being conducted.

An Assam Rifles convoy was on routine patrol when a powerful IED planted on the roadside exploded. This incident took place in Chumaukedima area of ​​Nagaland, which is considered very sensitive from security point of view. After the blast, additional contingents of Assam Rifles, Nagaland Police and Army have been deployed in the area. Search operation is being conducted in Chumaukedima and surrounding forests. Immediately after the incident, all the injured soldiers were taken to the nearby medical center, where they are undergoing treatment. According to officials, the condition of the seriously injured soldier is being constantly monitored.

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Security forces surrounded the entire area

After the blast, security forces surrounded the entire area and started a massive search operation to trace the people behind the attack. Security agencies are also investigating the surrounding areas to find out who planned the attack and who else was involved in it. Bomb disposal squad and teams of forensic experts have also been sent to the spot to investigate the blast. These teams are collecting evidence from the blast site and trying to find out what type of explosive was used and how it was planted.

An Assam Rifles convoy attacked in Manipur’s Ukhrul district.

This incident has also become a matter of concern because it is said to be the second major attack targeting Assam Rifles in North-East India in less than a week. Earlier on July 6, suspected terrorists had ambushed an Assam Rifles convoy in Ukhrul district of Manipur. Two soldiers of the 40th battalion of Assam Rifles were martyred in that attack. After the attack, there was firing between the two sides for a long time, after which the security forces launched a massive search operation in the entire area.

Who were martyred in Ukhrul attack?

The soldiers martyred in the Ukhrul attack were identified as Warrant Officer Balwant Singh and Rifleman CM Singh. Both were present in a vehicle of the convoy at that time. According to officials, he was seriously injured in the attack and later died during treatment.

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A powerful explosion occurred in front of a Chinese restaurant on Monday (January 19, 2026) in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. This blast was carried out targeting a vehicle carrying Chinese citizens, in which at least 7 people died. Rival groups within the Taliban are accused of being behind this attack.

Reuters, citing officials, said that many people have been killed and many have also been seriously injured in this explosion. The explosion occurred near a hotel located in a heavily guarded part of central Kabul.

Taliban government issued statement regarding the blast

At the same time, the Taliban government of Afghanistan has issued an official statement regarding this blast. Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry said on Monday (January 19, 2026) that several people were killed and some were injured in the explosion in Shahr-e-Naw area of ​​Kabul.

Kabul Police spokesman Khalid Zadran said, ‘A terrible explosion occurred in a hotel located on Gulfaroshi Street in Shahr-e-Naw, the fourth district of Kabul city. Many people were injured in this explosion.

A massive explosion rocks #Kabul the capital of Afghanistan.

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Attack took place in the safest area of ​​Kabul

It is noteworthy that Shahr-e-Nav area is considered to be the safest area of ​​Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Where many citizens of foreign origin live. Attack in this area is a big challenge for the Taliban government.

The first suicide attack has been carried out in Kabul

Two incidents of suicide bombings have been carried out in the year 2025 in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The first suicide attack in this took place in February 2025, when an attacker tried to forcibly enter the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing of Afghanistan. One person was killed and three other people were injured in this attack. A second suicide attack took place the same week outside a bank in north-east Afghanistan. Where five people were killed in the attack.

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Alert in Chhattisgarh/Jharkhand: In Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, an alert has been issued keeping in mind the cases of IED blasts and arms recovery in the major areas of the anti -Naxal operations. The officers provided this information. Officials said that there has been an increase in cases of IED being recovered and explosions when there has been an increase in security forces in Naxalites to meet the central government’s goal of eliminating leftist extremism (LWE) from the country by March 2026.

A senior security establishment official said, “To meet this goal, security forces are setting new camps in remote districts of Bastar region, especially Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Maoists no longer join face-to-face encounters because they are lacking with weapons and ammunition so they are using IED more to kill or injured soldiers.

The official said that during the analysis of IED related events, their number has been seen “considerable” and hence the TCOC period has been issued a ‘high alert’ for security forces. Maoists run a strategic counter -aggressive campaign (TCOC) to attack against security forces during the summer months, as the forests dry up during this time and the leaves fall from the trees, which can keep the activities of the security forces far away.

The analysis report said that during 2020-22, the Naxalites had installed IEDs within three to seven kilometers of security forces camps, but now (2023-24) (2023-24) are being installed within three kilometers of CRPF or other forces camps. The report said that these incidents have increased by 25 percent during 2022-24 compared to 2020-2021.

FOB is a small but strong contingent of CRPF personnel, which works to cut the supply line of Naxalites. At the same time, not only campaigns in the affected areas but also communicates with the local people.

The anti -Naxal campaign grid is particularly ‘worried’ after the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered a five kg pressure cooker IED from Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh last week.

Officials said that two empty beer bottles were installed in this RCIED (Remote Control IED), so that the soldiers could get serious injuries from the glass pieces. Along with this, a small antenna was also placed under a nearby tree, which was connected to the wire and could be exploded from far away.

He said that the CRPF IED party neutralized this IED. CRPF recovered the first such RCIED from under a bridge in Bijapur district in January. It was a 50 kg RCIED kept hidden under the ground. Officials said that the use of such ‘smart IED’ is expected to increase.

RCIED is considered fatal compared to ‘pressure trigger’ (by foot) or ‘command’ (which occurs by adding two wires) as Naxalites can explode from distance. According to official data, in 2024, 78 major IED blasts occurred in Chhattisgarh and weapons were recovered. Eight security personnel were killed in these blasts.

Officials said that these IED incidents in the state have crossed 100 by mid -March, which shows the increasing threat of Naxalites at a time when the security forces are campaigning between the March 2026 deadline. In the last one year, security forces have established more than 70 FOBs in both states, of which maximums have been created by CRPF. CRPF is the leading force to run an anti -Naxal campaign.

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Jharkhand news: Two security personnel, including Sub Inspector of CRPF 193 battalion, were injured in the IED blast of Naxalites in Chaibasa, Jharkhand. He was identified as Sub Inspector Sunil Kumar Mandal and Head Constable Partha Pratim Day. Both were airlifted Ranchi for treatment. Sub Inspector Sunil Kumar Mandal died. Official confirmation has been made by the police.

The first injured soldiers were rescued and brought to Chotanagara. According to rural sources, two ambulances and some Bolero vehicles were sent from Chhotanagara police station to the spot immediately after the incident. The injured soldiers were taken out and brought to Chotanagara police station through these vehicles. From here, preparations were made to send him to Ranchi for better treatment.

IED explosion incident in Marangponga region

The helicopter was awaited in Chhotanagra to take the injured jawan to Ranchi by air for better treatment so that his life could be saved. The IED blast occurred at around 2.30 pm on Saturday in the Marangponga area falling under Chhotanagara police station area of ​​Saranda forest in West Singhbhum district.

Saranda’s area remained a stronghold of Naxalites for a long time

An encounter between security forces and Naxalites continues in West Singhbhum district, where a security force soldier was injured on Tuesday. Naxalites have carried out a major incident only after three days. This area of ​​Saranda has been a stronghold of Naxalite activities for a long time. But for the last few years, Naxalite organizations are now being reduced due to the continuous campaigns conducted by the security forces.

Naxalites still threatened in Saranda forests!

Naxalites are now targeting security forces by putting IEDs in hundreds of IEDs around the areas considered safe for their defense. Experts believe that the presence of Naxalites in the forests of Saranda is now in the final stages, but this danger is not completely averted. It has once again become clear from this incident that the security forces need to be vigilant, because the Naxalites are still looking to attack.

At present, the IED blast incident in the area not only indicates the survival of the Naxalite problem, but also shows that security forces will face these challenges with modern equipment and strategies.