A day after the 17 security personnel were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chhattisgarh, the Chief Minister (CM) of the State, Bhupesh Baghel on March 23 said that the Maoists will be uprooted from the State, reports The Times of India. The CM said, "Though we have suffered a massive loss, we will uproot the Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWE]. Our jawans (troopers) fought with immense bravery. I am very proud of them. They had sacrificed their lives while fighting. Their sacrifice will not go in vain. I would like to salute the spirit of our jawans."