Most people in the convoy attacked by Maoists were from India 's Congress Party . Niwas said as many as 500 insurgents had participated in the attack . Among the 24 people killed is the founder of an anti - Maoist militia . The insurgents smashed his head with the butt of their guns , police said . Prime Minister Vijay Singh visits the wounded , vows to find culprits .
Most people in the convoy attacked by Maoists were from India 's Congress Party . Among the 24 people killed is the founder of an anti - Maoist militia . The insurgents smashed his head with the butt of their guns , police said . Prime Minister Vijay Singh visits the wounded , vows to find culprits .