26 CRPF killed in C'garh: Modi condemns 'cowardly attack' says sacrifice will not go in vain

At least 26 CRPF personnel were killed and and six others wounded in a deadly ambush by naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the attack which killed 26 Central Reserve Police Force personnel in an encounter with 300 naxalites in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh.

''Attack on @crpfindia personnel in Chhattisgarh is cowardly & deplorable. We are monitoring the situation closely", Modi tweeted.

"We are proud of the valour of our @crpfindia personnel. The sacrifice of the martyrs will not go in vain. Condolences to their families", he said in another post.

Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh while addressing media said that he will hold a meeting with senior officials and ascertain further details on this incident. He further said,''I will also talk to the Union Home Minister and Prime Minister as well.''

At least 26 CRPF personnel were killed and and six others wounded in a deadly ambush by naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday.

The attack took place at around 12.25pm between the Burkapal-Chintagufa area in south Bastar, one of the worst Maoist violence-affected region in the state.

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