Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and member of Zila Panchayat, Nandlal Mudami was attacked by Naxals in Palnar area of Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Sunday.
He has been admitted to the district hospital and his condition is critical.
"Mudami played a major role in bringing people in Palnar to the mainstream. This angered the Naxals. We used to keep getting the info that they are planning to strike back," said Abhishek Pallav, Superintendent of Police, Dantewada.
"Some villagers are involved in this case too. We have launched an investigation and will soon arrest all the culprits," Pallav added.
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