Mamata condoles killing of CRPF personnel in Sukma

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the killing of CRPF personnel by naxals in Sukma area of Chattisgarh today.

"Deeply saddened at the news coming from #Sukma. Lives of at least nine CRPF jawans lost. My heartfelt homage to all the martyrs. Strength to their families. Jai Hind," Banerjee said in a tweet.

Nine personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed by suspected naxals who blew up their mine-protected vehicle (MPV) in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district today, an official said.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the killing and said the incident was "deeply distressing".