Chhattisgarh attack: ‘400 Maoists ambushed security personnel from three sides’

A large group of nearly 400 Maoists had ambushed security personnel who were deployed in the forests of Chhattisgarh for a major anti-Naxalite operation, PTI reported. At least 22 personnel died and several others have been injured in the second major Maoist attack in 10 days. Union home minister Amit Shah said the exact number of casualties is yet to be ascertained.A large group of nearly 400 Maoists had ambushed security personnel who were deployed in the forests of Chhattisgarh for a major anti-Naxalite operation, PTI reported. At least 22 personnel died and several others have been injured in the second major Maoist attack in 10 days. Union home minister Amit Shah said the exact number of casualties is yet to be ascertained.