Gadchiroli Maoists Attack: 16 security personnel killed in Maharashtra; perpetrators will not be spared, says PM Modi

Subodh Jaiswal, DGP Maharashtra: It would not be right to term this as an intelligence failure. It is a dastardly attack, we will try our best that such incidents are not repeated. Our people are present at the spot, more information will come out by today evening. https://t.co/Mp2Yt1TsW7

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3:35PM: "We are prepared to give a befitting reply to this attack (Gadchiroli Naxal attack). Operations are going on in the area to ensure that no further casualties take place," said Maharashtra DGP Subodh Jaiswal.

Subodh Jaiswal, DGP Maharashtra: We are prepared to give a befitting reply to this attack (Gadchiroli Naxal attack); Operations are going on in the area to ensure that no further casualties take place. pic.twitter.com/wZeKfEzAh2

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3.15 PM: Congress party indulges in politics over the killing of jawans: "...390 Jawans have been martyred in Naxal attacks in past 5 years that expose hollow claims by Modi Govt of securing India," says Congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala.

Strongly condemn the attack on C-60 Commandos in Gadchiroli.

My condolences to their families.

Their sacrifice would not go in vain.

390 Jawans have been martyred in Naxal attacks in past 5 years that expose hollow claims by Modi Govt of securing India. https://t.co/RH7yCkcyQE

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- Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) May 1, 2019

2.55 PM: "Anguished to know that our 16 police personnel from Gadchiroli C-60 force got martyred in a cowardly attack by naxals today. My thoughts and prayers are with the martyrs' families. I'm in touch with DGP and Gadchiroli SP," says Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

I strongly condemn this attack and we will fight this menace with even more and stronger efforts.

I also spoke to Hon Union Home Minister @rajnathsingh ji and briefed him about the situation in Maharashtra.

- Chowkidar Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 1, 2019

2.45 PM: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has also condemned the attack, saying attack on Maharashtra Police personnel in Gadchiroli "is an act of cowardice and desperation".

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

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

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- Chowkidar Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 1, 2019

2.41 PM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the despicable attack on security personnel in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. "Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. My thoughts & solidarity are with the bereaved families. The perpetrators of such violence will not be spared," he tweeted.

2.39 PM: "The perpetrators of such violence will not be spared," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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.

Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2019

2.36 PM: Exchange of fire underway between Police and Naxals.

#UPDATE Maharashtra: 10 security personnel injured in an IED blast by naxals in Gadchiroli. The blast was executed by naxals on a police vehicle which was carrying 16 security personnel. pic.twitter.com/PXBJaqPuF1

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2.32 PM: Gadchiroli Naxal Attack: It was a high-intensity land-mine blast, says agency reports.

2.28 PM: A total of 15 police personnel and a driver have lost lives in this incident, confirms Maharashtra state minister.

Sudhir Mungantiwar, Maharashtra Minister on Gadchiroli naxal attack: We suspect that 15 police jawaans and a driver have lost their lives in this incident. pic.twitter.com/M2NSkF1DoW

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2.27 PM: The attack happened a day after Naxals torched as many as 36 police vehicles at a road construction site in Kurkheda of Gadchiroli district on Tuesday night.

2.24 PM: The blast took place on the Kurkheda-Korchi road in Gadchiroli when a team of the C-60 commandoes, an anti-Naxal unit, was patrolling the area.

2.20 PM: The blast took place between Jamborkheda and Lendhari in Gadchiroli, claims agency reports.

2.10 PM: Initial reports said 10 jawans had been injured.

BREAKING: Naxals target police vehicle - carry out IED blast in #Maharashtra's #Gadchiroli; 36 vehicles torched; 15 jawans injured pic.twitter.com/I0Zi0kIj4W

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