Perpetrators of such violence will not be spared: PM Modi
Fifteen security personnel were blown to death by Naxals in the naxal-affected Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Wednesday.
The Naxals triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) to blow up the police vehicle on Wednesday on the Kurkheda-Korchi road in Gadchiroli when a team of the C-60 commandoes, an anti-Naxal unit, was patrolling the area. The vehicle, which was targetted by the Naxals, was carrying 16 security personnel from the Kurkheda Quick Response Team of Gadchiroli police.
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Condeming the attack by naxals Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said, "Anguished to know that our 16 police personnel from Gadchiroli C60 force got martyred in a cowardly attack. My thoughts and prayers are with the martyrs' families. I am in touch with DGP and Gadchiroli SP."
PM Modi also condemned the attack and tweeted, “Strongly condemn the despicable attack on our security personnel in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. I salute all the brave personnel. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. My thoughts & solidarity are with the bereaved families. The perpetrators of such violence will not be spared.”
This is the biggest attack from past two years by the naxals on security forces. On April 11, an encounter broke out between CRPF personnel and Naxals in the Naxal affected district of Gadchiroli.