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Rajnath Speaks Nitish Regarding Ambush On CRPF: 10 Commandos Killed

[New Delhi,Patna]Union Home Minister speaks to Bihar CM regarding the ambush on CRPF team in Aurangabad region
The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to the Bihar Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar regarding the ambush on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team in Aurangabad region.
The Home Minister has instructed DG, CRPF to rush to Aurangabad to assess the situation post the ambush.
Shri Singh expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of martyred CRPF personnel. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
At least ten CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) commandos belonging to its elite 205th COBRA battalion were killed and five others injured in a Naxal IED blast in the jungles of Bihar’s Aurangabad district,
The jawans of the COBRA unit were ambushed in the IED blast after which an encounter started yesterday afternoon between the two resulting in the killing of three naxals by late night,
The incident was reported from Chakarbanda-Dumarinala forests of the said district, bordering Gaya.
Some arms and ammunition, including an AK-47 rifle, INSAS rifle and under barrel grenade launcher were also recovered from the site.
five other personnel were critically injured in the fierce gun battle that ensued after the IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast.
The jawans belonged to the 205th COBRA battalion and were deployed in the state for conducting anti-naxal operations.
This is one of the biggest casualties of the elite COBRA unit which has been raised by the CRPF for undertaking special jungle warfare operations.
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Home Minister With Army General