2017 Sukma attack

The 2017 Sukma attack was a significant and deadly incident involving an ambush by Maoist insurgents in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, India, on April 24, 2017. This attack targeted a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were conducting anti-insurgency operations in the region. The assault resulted in the deaths of 25 CRPF soldiers, making it one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in recent years. The attack highlighted ongoing challenges in combating Maoist extremism in central and eastern India, with the insurgent group targeting security forces as part of its long-standing campaign against the Indian state. The incident drew widespread condemnation and prompted discussions regarding security strategies in Maoist-affected areas.