Sonia condemns killing of CRPF personnel by Maoists

New Delhi April 24 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday condemned the killing of 24 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh by Maoists terming it as a big loss to the nation.

The sacrifice of 24 brave men is a big loss to the nation. Such attacks will never deter (us) in the fight against extremism Gandhi said in a statement.

Calling thee attack as mindless and ruthless she expressed solidarity with families of the killed troopersand prayed for the early recovery and good health of the injured.

Hundreds of Maoists ambushed and massacred at least 24 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh s Sukma district in the bloodiest attack this year.

The deadly ambush took place at 12.30 p.m. when its 74th Battalion reached a forested area in Kala Pathar near Chintagufa.

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