Maoists gun down seven STF men in Chhattisgarh, 10 others injured in ambush by 100 rebels

Seven policemen were killed and 10 injured in an ambush by Maoists in the hilly terrain of Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday, one of the worst attacks by the rebels in recent months.

“We lost seven jawans. The encounter took place in the remote interior inhospitable area. The injured jawans are being airlifted to Raipur by chopper for immediate medical attention,” additional director general of police (anti-Maoist operation) RK Vij said.