2014 Chhattisgarh attack
2014 Chhattisgarh attack
The 2014 Chhattisgarh attack refers to a significant incident of violence that occurred on April 24, 2014, in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, India. During this attack, Maoist insurgents ambushed a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local police forces, resulting in the deaths of 27 security personnel. This incident was part of the ongoing conflict between Maoist groups and Indian security forces as part of the larger Naxalite insurgency. The attack highlighted the persistent challenges faced by the Indian government in addressing the Maoist insurgency, which has plagued several states in central and eastern India. The incident prompted widespread condemnation and led to an intensified military response in the affected regions.