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Raipur (Chhattisgarh): Eleven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men were on Monday killed in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district.
Reacting to the situation, the Chhattisgarh CM has called for an emergency meeting later on Monday.
The encounter took place at around 12.25 pm between the Burkapal-Chintagufa area in south Bastar area of the state.
The jawans are from the 74th battalion of the central police force, including an Inspector-rank officer, have been injured in the gunbattle.
“A helicopter has already left for the spot to evacuate the injured. The encounter is still on,” a senior officer said.
Reinforcement parties from the nearest CRPF camp have also been rushed in, the officer added. Twelve personnel of the CRPF were killed in the same district early this year in a deadly Naxal ambush.
Speaking on the tragic incident, Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari on Monday said the government should take action against people who are behind the attack.
“Extremely unfortunate, hope govt will act with alacrity. Hope government initiates appropriate action against people responsible for the attack,” he said.
(- With PTI inputs)