Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of ASP Akash Rao Girpunje ji in the cowardly IED explosion carried out by Naxalites in Konta of Sukma district. Chief Minister Mr. Sai said that this is extremely sad. I salute his martyrdom.Chief Minister Shri Sai said that some other officers and jawans have also been reported injured in this cowardly attack. He said that instructions have been given for proper treatment of the injured.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that a big battle is being fought by the security forces against the Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, in which the security forces are getting continuous success. Frustrated by this, the Naxalites are committing such cowardly acts.

Naxalites will have to face the consequences. Chief Minister Sai expressed deep condolences to the family of martyr ASP Akash Rao Girpunje and said that the state government stands with his family in this hour of grief.