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Chhattisgarh CM calls for emergency meeting following Naxal encounter

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ANI Raipur (Chhattishgarh) [India]

Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister Raman Singh has called for an emergency meeting of senior civil and law enforcement officials to discuss the encounter killing of eleven personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) by Naxals in the state's Sukma district on Monday.

The attack took place on personnel of the 74th Battalion of the CRPF as they were assisting the local population in road building activity in the district.

Six CRPF were injured in an encounter with the rebels and have been airlifted by helicopter to a medical facility for emergency treatment. They are said to be in critical condition.

Further details are awaited.

 

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First Published: Apr 24 2017 | 5:23 PM IST

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