‘Perpetrators won’t be spared\', PM condemns Maoist attack in Gadchiroli
New Delhi: Condemning the attack in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "the perpetrators of such violence will not be spared."
PM tweeted: “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”.
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
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also condemned the attack terming it "coward".
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
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.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh took to Twitter to condemn the attack.
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
BJP president Amit Shah condemned and called it a "cowardly attack".
Anguished to learn about the cowardly attack on our security personnel in the Gadchiroli area of Maharashtra. Loss of life of these brave soldiers is an irreparable loss. Their sacrifices will not go in vain. My deepest condolences with the bereaved families.
— Chowkidar Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 1, 2019
“Naxal attack on security personnel in Gadchiroli Maharashtra is a highly condemnable cowardice act. My thoughts are with the families of brave personnel who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Perpetrators of this heinous act will not go unpunished,” tweeted Arun Jaitley.
