Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called the Naxal attack on CRPF jawans in Chhattisgarh a “cowardly and deplorable” act. He said the sacrifices of the martyrs would not go in vain.
“Attack on @crpfindia personnel in Chhattisgarh is cowardly & deplorable. We are monitoring the situation closely,” he tweeted. “We are proud of the valour of our @crpfindia personnel. Their sacrifice will not go in vain. Condolences to their families,” he added.
He wished speedy recovery to those injured in the attack.
In one of the deadliest attacks, naxals ambushed a CRPF contingent in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district at around 12:25 p.m., killing several personnel.