President Pranab Mukherjee condemns Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh

In a tweet, the President said: "Strongly condemn attack on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh; condolences to families of deceased & prayers for injured."

The encounter took place at the Sukma district around 12:30 PM, where many CRPF jawans were assisting the road building activities, media reports.

According to the version of an injured jawan, around 300 naxals attacked them.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, too condemned the attack and said: "My sincere condolences to the families of CRPF personnel martyred in the attack in #Sukma. We salute the sacrifice & courage of our brave hearts."

In another tweet, Rahul said: "The thoughtless violences will never succeed in weakening our resolve to fight forces of extremism."

Hours after the attack, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said: "My heart goes out for the families of Sukma martyrs. Violence in any form is completely unacceptable."

Expressing grief for his own ruled state Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Raman Singh said: "I am deeply hurt to know the incident of the naxal attack on CRPF jawans in Sukma."

Singh even cancelled his Delhi tour and is scheduled to come back to Chhattisgarh to chair a meeting on this issue..

Image: Official Twitter handle of Rashtrapati Bhavan.