Holi 2024: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh applied tilak with gulal on soldiers foreheads and also laid a wreath at the War Memorial here to pay tributes to soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
40 jawans were killed and over 35 were injured in what was one of the most gruesome terror attacks in history that took place five years ago on February 14.
Maoists ambushed security forces near a newly set-up police camp in Chhattisgarh's Tekulguda, killing three personnel, including two CoBRA commandos, and injuring at least 15 others. This is the biggest Maoist attack in Bastar since the BJP government took over last month.
India News: At least five jawans sustained injuries in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh. Read more about the incident and the stronghold of Maoist commander Madvi Hidma.
India News: Maoists ambushed security forces near a newly set-up police camp in Chhattisgarh's Tekulguda, killing three personnel, including two CoBRA commandos, and injuring at least 15 others. This is the biggest Maoist attack in Bastar since the BJP government took over last month.