Sukma attack: Sacrifices of martyrs will not go in vain, says PM Modi
In one of the deadliest attacks, Naxals kill 25 CRPF jawans in Chhattisgarh
 "Sukma Attack")
LJP activists take part in a candle light vigil to pray for CRPF jawans lost their lives in a Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the naxal attack on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh, terming it as a "cowardly and deplorable" act, and asserted that the sacrifices of the martyrs will 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. The sacrifice of the martyrs will not go in vain. Condolences to their families.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 24, 2017
"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 added.
We are proud of the valour of our @crpfindia personnel. The sacrifice of the martyrs will not go in vain. Condolences to their families.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 24, 2017
He wished speedy recovery to those injured in today's attack.
May those injured in today's attack in Chhattisgarh recover at the earliest.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 24, 2017
In one of the deadliest attacks, naxals ambushed a CRPF contingent in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district at around 12:25 pm, killing several personnel.
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First Published: Apr 24 2017 | 9:09 PM IST