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BJP MLA, 4 security personnel killed in naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four security personnel were Tuesday killed when their convoy was attacked by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, days before the first-phase polling in the state, police said.

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The deadly explosion took place around 5.30 p.m. in Kuakonda area in Dantewada.

The incident occurred at Shyamagiri hills when the MLA's convoy was heading towards Kuwakonda from Bacheli area.

The Naxalites blew up the vehicle in the convoy with an improvised explosive device (IED) and opened fire at the occupants. The MLA and four security personnel were killed in the attack, police officials said.

"All the killed security personnel are from District Reserve Group," said an official. The District Reserve Group is a locally raised force vested with battling Maoists.

Security forces have been rushed to the area, they said.

Mandavi was the lone Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Bastar region which accounts for 12 Assembly seats. Dantewada falls in the Bastar Lok Sabha seat which will go to polls in the first phase on April 11.

(With inputs from IANS)

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