Chhattisgarh Naxal Attack : No proposal to deploy Army in Naxal-hit states says Defence Minister.
- 5 years ago
THANJAVUR (TAMIL NADU): Ruling out the possibility of deploying Army in anti-Naxal operations, defence minister A K Antony on Monday said the real answer lies in strengthening local and central police forces.
He said the services have been extending full support to the police troops on the ground and the IAF was operating its choppers during night also in Naxal-hit areas.
Asked if the time was right to deploy Army in anti-Naxal operations given the intensity of the attack on Saturday in Chhattisgarh, he said, "There is no proposal like that. We extend our support without direct involvement. The real answer is to strengthen the local police and paramilitary forces".
He said the services have been extending full support to the police troops on the ground and the IAF was operating its choppers during night also in Naxal-hit areas.
Asked if the time was right to deploy Army in anti-Naxal operations given the intensity of the attack on Saturday in Chhattisgarh, he said, "There is no proposal like that. We extend our support without direct involvement. The real answer is to strengthen the local police and paramilitary forces".