Sukma, June 9 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday condemned the IED blast in Sukma district in which Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje succumbed to his injuries. CM Sai said that his sacrifice would not go in vain.

CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, "We pay tribute to ASP Akash Rao Giripunje. The Naxals are doing this as they are rattled. His sacrifice will not go in vain. The naxals are taking their last breath and doing all this in frustration. We condemn this incident. May his family get the strength to bear this loss. Those injured will be brought to Raipur for the best medical treatment."

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao said that the state government is concerned about giving proper treatment to...