Chhattisgarh Naxal attack puts Madhya Pradesh on high alert

Following the deadly Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh,a high alert has been sounded in Madhya Pradesh.

Following the deadly Naxal attack in neighbouring Chhattisgarh,a high alert has been sounded in Madhya Pradesh in Maoist-affected districts,police sources said today.

Security has been increased since last night in the areas close to Chhattisgarh and other Maoist-affected districts in the state,they said.

All range Inspector Generals have been directed to intensify vigil to prevent the ultras from entering the state,the sources added.

Heavily-armed Maoists ambushed a convoy of Congress leaders in Chattisgarh yesterday,killing 27 people including senior party leader Mahendra Karma and state party chief Nand Kumar Patel. Former Union Minister V C Shukla and 31 others were injured in the incident.

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