Raipur, June 9 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the residence of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje in Raipur on Monday to meet his family members.

ASP Giripunje lost his life in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Naxalites in Konta, Sukma district, earlier today.

The mortal remains of the officer were brought to his residence in Raipur, where CM Sai expressed his condolences.

Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said, "ASP Akash Rao Giripunje made the supreme sacrifice in an IED blast in Sukma's Konta. We salute his bravery and are here to honour him. The state government stands firmly with his family."

Condemning the attack, CM Sai added, "Naxalism is on its la...