Dantewada, Nov 8 (UNI) At least four people, inluding a CRPF Jawan were killed in an Iimprovised Explosive Device blast, set off by Naxalites on Thursday, police sources said.
The National Mineral Development Corporation bus was blown up in the Maoist stronghold of Dantewada, while en route from Akash Nagar to Bacheli.
It was returning after the purchase of some day-to-day essentials.
Besides the Central Reserve Police Force Jawan, the bus driver, the cleaner and another passenger died.
A few other CRPF personnel were also on board the bus.
The victims are yet to be identified. Two injured were rushed to hospital.
Police have reached the spot.
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