Security Situation Reviewed for Four States Struck by Communist Maoist Terrorism
Dated 17/7/2008
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The Union Home Secretary, Shri Madhukar Gupta chaired here today a high level meeting to review the Naxal situation in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Apart from senior officers of the Home Ministry, Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police from these four states were among those who took part in the meeting.
The meeting reviewed the progress of implementation of the Integrated Action Plans, prepared for composite development of the worst-affected districts. It was felt that substantial progress has been achieved on the infrastructure front. Connectivity situation in these districts is being given focused attention. In overall terms, visible improvement has been seen in various parameters relating to the security situation in the Naxal-affected States this year as compared to last year, barring a few major incidents. It was, however, emphasized in the meeting that there is no room for complacency and sustained steps and action on various fronts would continue to be necessary.
On the issue of filling up of vacancies in the State police, it was noted at the meeting that the concerned states have initiated action for filling up existing vacancies and raising specialized forces. Arrangements for training, etc. were also discussed in this context.
The meeting also discussed the issue of allocation of land for locating the battalions of the specialized central force proposed to be raised and for locating the jungle warfare training schools proposed to be set up by the Central Govt. Proposals of the State Governments under the scheme launched by the Centre for filling up critical infrastructure gaps were also discussed.
