INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
in an IED blast in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Wednesday.The Naxals triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) to blow up a
police vehicle, which was carrying 16 security personnel from the Kurkheda Quick Response Team of Gadchiroli police
The blast took place between Jamborkheda and Lendhari, according to local police.Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to strongly
condemn the attack."Strongly condemn the despicable attack on our security personnel in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
I salute all the brave personnel
Their sacrifices will never be forgotten
My thoughts and solidarity are with the bereaved families
The perpetrators of such violence will not be spared," PM Modi said.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave details of the incident in his
post on Twitter."Anguished to know that our 16 police personnel from Gadchiroli C-60 force got martyred in a cowardly attack by Naxals today
Police personnel as "an act of cowardice and desperation"."We are extremely proud of the valour of our police personnel
Their supreme sacrifice while serving the nation will not go in vain
My deepest condolences to their families," Singh tweeted.He also said that he had spoken to chief minister Fadnavis and was providing all
assistance needed by the state government."Ministry of Home Affairs is in constant touch with the state administration," Singh said in
