Sukma Bijapur Naxalite attack killed 22 soldiers of the security forces.
Sukma Bijapur Naxal Attack
In Sukma Bijapur Naxal attack, 22 security forces soldiers have been martyred. SP Bijapur, Kamalochan Kashyap has given this information. Police have said that bodies of 17 soldiers have been recovered from the encounter site with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. With this, the death toll of the security personnel has reached 22. At the same time, the source of CRPF has said that after the encounter, the Naxalites have looted more than two dozen weapons from the security personnel.
CM Bhupesh Baghel (CM Bhupesh Baghel on Naxal Encounter) has said that the Naxals have suffered a big loss in this encounter. Firing continued for 4 hours continuously. Simultaneously, the CM said that the martyrdom of the soldiers will not go in vain. 7 injured jawans were shifted to Raipur, all are out of danger at the moment. Teams are working for the rescue of all the soldiers.
22 security personnel have lost their lives in the Naxal attack at Sukma-Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, says SP Bijapur, Kamalochan Kashyap
Visuals from the Sukma-Bijapur Naxal attack site pic.twitter.com/C3VvAdvjaN
– ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2021
Home Minister Amit Shah took stock of the situation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to state Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday after security forces killed in an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh and took stock of the situation. Shah has asked the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Kuldeep Singh to go to Chhattisgarh to take stock of the situation.
#WATCH Naxalite attack in Sukma-Bijapur border of Chhattisgarh killed 22 security personnel. (Video from the scene) pic.twitter.com/1X88UcmcLz
– ANI_HindiNews (indAHindinews) April 4, 2021
In this regard, another official said that it is believed that the Chief Minister has informed the Home Minister about the steps taken by the state government after the encounter. Earlier, Amit Shah tweeted, “I salute the sacrifices of our brave security personnel martyred while fighting Maoists in Chhattisgarh.” The nation will never forget his valor. I express my condolences to his family. We will continue our fight against these enemies (Naxalites) of peace and progress. I wish the injured to get well soon. ”
President Ramnath Kovind expressed grief
The killing of the security personnel while battling Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh is a matter of deep anguish. My condolences to the bereaved families. The nation shares their pain and will never forget this sacrifice.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 4, 2021
President Ramnath Kovind expressed grief over the Naxalite attack in Sukma, Chhattisgarh and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families.
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