"Deeply pained over the loss of our bravehearts during an encounter with the Naxalites at Sukma. These sacrifices shall not go in vain," he said.
At least 26 CRPF personnel were killed and six wounded in Sukma district today in the deadliest attack by Naxalites targeting security forces this year.
The Information and Broadcasting minister said this is a "classic case" of Naxals indulging in "mindless killing".
"Naxalism is anti-development and does not have any place in a democratic society. Stringent action shall be taken to bring the culprits to justice," he said.
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