Nearly 15 jawans martyred in Naxal attack in Maharastra

Guwahati, May 1, 2019:

Nearly 15 security personnel along with a driver have been martyred in an IED blast by Naxals at Gadchiroli in Maharastra on Wednesday afternoon.

The blast was executed on a police vehicle by the Naxals which was carrying 16 jawans from Kurkheda Quick Response Team of Gadchiroli Police.

As per reports, the blast took place on the road between Jamborkheda and Lenhari.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the incident through his Twitter handle, “Strongly condemn the despicable attack on our security personnel in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. I salute all the brave personnel. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. My thoughts & solidarity are with the bereaved families. The perpetrators of such violence will not be spared.”