Central Reserve Police Force constable Sher Mohammed, who has been injured in the attack by Naxals in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, says the ultras sent villagers to trace the location of the party.

"First Naxals sent villagers to trace our location. Then almost 300 Naxals attacked us. We also fired and killed many. They were around 300 and we were around 150, we kept firing. I shot 3-4 Naxals in the chest," Mohammed said.

According to report, 90 CRPF jawans were part of the road opening party when they were attacked by the Naxals.

Weapons of jawans have also been looted.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narednra Modi tweeted, 'Attack on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh is cowardly & deplorable. We are monitoring the situation closely.'

'We are proud of the valour of our CRPF personnel. Sacrifice of martyrs will not go in vain. Condolences to their families.'

While Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said, 'Sincere condolences to families of CRPF personnel martyred in the attack in Sukma. We salute sacrifice & courage of our bravehearts.' -- ANI

IMAGE: Sher Mohammed. Photograph: ANI