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PM condoles deaths of CRPF personnel in Sukma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed sadness over the killing of CRPF personnel in a naxal attack in Chhattisgarh and…

PM condoles deaths of CRPF personnel in Sukma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PHOTO: AFP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed sadness over the killing of CRPF personnel in a naxal attack in Chhattisgarh and took stock of the situation from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. 

“Saddened by the killing of CRPF personnel in Sukma. Tributes to the martyrs and condolences to their families. May the injured recover quickly,” the Prime Minister tweeted condoling the death of 11 CRPF personnel who were killed by naxals this morning when a patrol party of CRPF's 219 battalion was out for a road opening task near Kotacheru village in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. 

The Home Minister also condoled the deaths and said the perpetrators of the attack will be brought to justice. " Deeply pained to learn of the killing of CRPF personnel in Sukma. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased…..The Centre is in direct communication with the state government. Those who perpetrated this incident in Sukma will be brought to justice,” he tweeted. 

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The Home Minister said he would be going to Raipur to pay respects to the martyred CRPF personnel  and take stock of the situation. Mr Singh has also spoken to the Chhattisgarh CM regarding the Sukma incident and enquired about the medical assistance to the injured. 

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