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Gadchiroli blast: Rajnath Singh speaks to Maharashtra CM
Soon after a blast triggered by Maoists claimed 16 lives in Gadchiroli on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and assured him of full Central assistance to the state.
New Delhi:Soon after a blast triggered by Maoists claimed 16 lives in Gadchiroli on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and assured him of full Central assistance to the state.
At least 15 C-60 commandos, including a woman, and a police driver were killed in Kurkheda in Gadchiroli district after a powerful explosion triggered by the Maoists blew up their vehicle.
In a telephonic conversation with Fadnavis, Rajnath Singh took stock of the situation and expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the ambush.
"Attack on Maharashtra Police personnel in Gadchiroli is an act of cowardice and desperation. We are extremely proud of the valour of our police personnel," the Home Minister tweeted.
Rajnath Singh also said that the "supreme sacrifice" of the security personnel while serving the nation will not go in vain.
"Spoke to Maharashtra CM Shri @Dev_Fadnavis regarding the tragic incident in Gadchiroli and expressed my grief at the loss of brave police personnel. We are providing all assistance needed by the state government. MHA is in constant touch with the state administration," read another tweet.
Attack on Maharashtra Police personnel in Gadchiroli is 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. 1/2
— Chowkidar Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 1, 2019
Spoke to Maharashtra CM Shri @Dev_Fadnavis regarding the tragic incident in Gadchiroli and expressed my grief at the loss of brave Police personnel. We are providing all assistance needed by the state government. MHA is in constant touch with the state administration. 2/2
— Chowkidar Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 1, 2019
I strongly condemn this attack and we will fight this menace with even more and stronger efforts.
— Chowkidar Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 1, 2019
I also spoke to Hon Union Home Minister @rajnathsingh ji and briefed him about the situation in Maharashtra.
Anguished to know that our 16 police personnel from Gadchiroli C-60 force got martyred in a cowardly attack by naxals today.
— Chowkidar Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 1, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the martyrs' families.
I'm in touch with DGP and Gadchiroli SP.#Gadchiroli
