President condemns Naxal attack on CRPF team in Chhattisgarh

President Pranab Mukherjee today condemned the attack on a CRPF team by Naxals in Sukma in Chhattisgarh.

"Strongly condemn attack on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh; condolences to families of deceased and prayers for injured (sic)," the President said in a tweet.

At least 26 CRPF personnel were killed and six wounded in Sukma district today in the deadliest attack by Naxalites targeting security forces this year.