Naxal ambush: Extremely pained, says Rajnath, MoS Home to reach Sukma tomorrow

April 24, 2017 18:41

Home Minister Rajnath Singh reacts to the death of 24 CRPF jawans in an ambush by Naxals. "Extremely pained to know about the killing of CRPF personnel in Sukma. My tributes to martyrs and condolences to their families. Spoke to MoS Home Shri Hansraj Ahir about the attack in Sukma. Shri Ahir is going to Chhattisgarh to take stock of the situation."

Meanwhile, 7 CRPF jawans still missing after Naxal ambush in Sukma. Chhattisgarh. Search is on.

At least 24 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed and several others wounded in an ambush by Naxalites in Chhattisgarhs Sukma district on Monday.

The deadly assault occurred around 12.25 pm in Kalapathar area of south Bastar region, one of the worst-hit by Naxalite violence.

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