New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attack that killed 10 security personnel and one driver. 

10 Security personnel and a driver were killed in a Naxal attack in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday afternoon.

According to information, a vehicle carrying 10 District Reserve Guard (DRG) met with an IED attack planned by Naxals in Aranpur area of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh.

All 10 security personnel and the driver were killed in the deadly attack.

PM Modi said that their sacrifice would always be remembered. 

“Strongly condemn the attack on the Chhattisgarh police in Dantewada. I pay my tributes to the brave personnel we lost in the attack. Their sacrifice will always be remembered. My condolences to the bereaved families,” PM tweeted. 

Strongly condemn the attack on the Chhattisgarh police in Dantewada. I pay my tributes to the brave personnel we lost in the attack. Their sacrifice will always be remembered. My condolences to the bereaved families.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and inquired about the developments. In a telephonic conversation, he assured Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel that the Center will provide all possible help to the state government.

Later Home Minister also condemned the attack with a tweet. 

“Anguished by the cowardly attack on the Chhattisgarh police at Dantewada. Have spoken to Chhattisgarh’s Chief Minister and assured all possible assistance to the state government. My condolences to the bereaved family members of the martyred Jawans,” said Home Minister.

Anguished by the cowardly attack on the Chhattisgarh police at Dantewada. Have spoken to Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister and assured all possible assistance to the state government. My condolences to the bereaved family members of the martyred Jawans.

— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) April 26, 2023

The movement of Naxalites was reported in the Aranpur area, to tackle this, a group of DRG had reached there for anti-Naxal operations. Due to rain, the jawans got stuck in Aranpur. They were returning after completing the search operation when the Naxalites ambushed over them with IED. 

According to information, Naxals had used about 50 Kg of Explosive to kill the security personnel. 

The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh also condoled the death of 10 police personnel and a driver in the Chhattisgarh Maoist attack and said that Naxalites will not be spared. Bhupesh Baghel said it is very sad. My condolences to the bereaved families. This fight is in its final stage. Naxalites will not be spared.

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