Nitish Kumar condemns Dantewada attack

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar today expressed sorrow over the killing of 76 CRPF and Chhatisgarh Police personnel in the deadliest Naxal attack in Dantewada district yesterday.

"I strongly condemn the act of naxalities", Kumar said.

CRPF Inspector Jitu Anand (Lakhisarai), Inspector Prakash Kumar (East Champaran), Inspector Vishwanath Rai (Gopalganj), constable Butan yadav (West Champaran), constable Motilal Ram (saran) and Head Constable Surendra Rai (Gopalganj) from Bihar lost their lives in the attack.

The chief minister announced all possible help to the bereaved families of the CRPF personnel and directed the Superintendents of Police and District Magistrates of their respective districts to make necessary arrangements for their funeral.