Chhattisgarh: CM Raman Singh appoints wife of CRPF jawan, who lost his life in Sukma attack, as ASI in police

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New Delhi: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh appointed the wife of CRPF jawan Banmali Yadav, who lost his life in Sukma attack, as assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police. "Visited CRPF Martyr Banmali Ram's family in Dhaurasand, @JashpurDist. What a terrible loss to the family and state, my deepest condolences", Singh tweeted. 

Visited CRPF Martyr Banmali Ram's family in Dhaurasand, @JashpurDist. What a terrible loss to the family and state, my deepest condolences pic.twitter.com/D4qGdLjnyt

— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) May 1, 2017

"CRPF Martyr Banmali Ram wanted his daughter Khushboo to become a doctor. Will ensure his dream comes true and she completes her education," CM added.

CRPF Martyr Banmali Ram wanted his daughter Khushboo to become a doctor. Will ensure his dream comes true and she completes her education pic.twitter.com/lQNsewWvjx

— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) May 1, 2017

Recently, days after over 300 Naxals attacked CRPF jawans in Chhattisgarh, the police had recovered a body of another Maoist from ground zero in Burkapal. This has taken th death toll to 11. Earlier, it was reported that as many as ten Maoists were killed and five injured in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district during a heavy exchange of fire.  In the incident 25 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel also lost their lives and five others injured in the encounter. The attack took place on the personnel of the CRPF's 74th Battalion as they were assisting the local population in road building and clearing activity in the district. The incident was highly condemned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister, who assured action against the perpetrators of the 'cold-blooded murder' in Sukma. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the Central and the State Government would work together to ensure that the perpetrators were brought to book. Singh, who paid homage to the jawans during a wreath laying ceremony in Raipur said that this cowardly and unfortunate act exposed desperation and frustration.