President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a message of sympathy to the Prime Minister of India، Mr. Narendra Modi following the rebel attacks in Chhattisgarh.
President said in the statement that it was with deep shock and profound sadness that he had received the news about the rebel attacks to the members of Central Reserve Police Force in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh causing tragic loss of innocent lives and grievous injury to many.
He also extended sympathy، in the name of the Government and the people of Maldives، and in his own name، to the Government and the people of India at the time of sorrow and concern.
In his message، President also requested to convey condolences to the members of the bereaved families.
Officials in India reported that at least 14 paramilitary Policement were killed in the rebel attacks on Monday.
The Maoist insurgency has been described as India’s biggest security threat
The Maoist rebels attacked members of the Central Reserve Police Force in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh state، 450km from state capital Raipur. The officers were reportedly surrounded and attacked while raiding a rebel hideout in a forested area.