Name: MHA permits Chhattisgarh to use helicopters to target Naxals: sources
Uploaded: 2014-06-09T19:24:48+05:30
Description: The Chief Minister demanded one more squadron of helicopters which would be about 16 flying machines.

Make A Dent

Live Blog

The Unpublished

New Delhi: In a major change of operational strategy, the Union Home Ministry approved the use of helicopters in offensive operations against Naxals in Chhattisgarh, sources said on Monday. So far, helicopters were used only for relief and rescue missions during anti-Naxal operations. 
 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh met Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital and also demanded more helicopters reportedly one squadron which would be about 16 flying machines. 
 
The Home Ministry assured that the demand will be viewed sympathetically. 
 
Currently the state government has 4 IAF and paramilitary helicopters for use during anti-Naxal operations. 
 
During the meeting Raman Singh argued that Kashmir Valley is one-third of Bastar area but more forces are deployed there. 
 
In the meeting, it was also decided to provide multi-skilled 2,000 personnel for carrying out development work in Chhattisgarh which has been worst-hit by Naxal violence. 
 
"Two technical battalions (about 2,000 men) comprising engineers have been sought for construction projects in Chhattisgarh," Raman Singh said after the two-hour meeting. 
 
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) had been involved in various projects in Chhattisgarh till 2010. However, it started withdrawing after the then UPA government decided to strengthen road network along India-China border for which BRO is the first choice. 
 
The Centre had recently cleared additional 10 battalions (about 10,000 personnel) for maintaining law and order in the state. 
 
The meeting was attended by MoS Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and representatives of Planning Commission, Intelligence and Security agencies, DoT, Ministry of Surface Transport, Ministry of Environment and Forest. 
 
(With additional information from PTI)

MHA permits Chhattisgarh to use helicopters to target Naxals: sources

Politics

Hansika Motwani Makes Jaws Drop With Bold Photos, See The Diva's Sexy Pictures

Shweta Tiwari Gives Summer Goals With Her Latest Bikini Pictures!

Bikini-clad Shama Sikander’s Pictures From Her Dubai Vacation Will Make You Sweat!

Hotness Alert: Nia Sharma’s Sultry Looks Will Leave You Stunned!

Taapsee Pannu Looks Smoking Hot In Red, Check Out The Diva's Sexy Looks

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Workout Photos Will Inspire You to Hit the Gym

Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, Bhumi Pednekar Among Best Dressed Celebrities This Week

Niharika Konidela's PICS Prove That The South Actress is Epitome of Beauty

The Chief Minister demanded one more squadron of helicopters which would be about 16 flying machines.

https://www.news18.com/explainers/rahul-gandhi-disqualification-congress-next-steps-tharoor-kharge-priyanka-7393543.html

https://www.news18.com/politics/one-doesnt-become-brave-shiv-sena-warns-rahul-on-veer-savarkar-says-wont-tolerate-insults-7393741.html

https://www.news18.com/politics/tmc-congress-mamata-banerjee-opposition-meeting-parliament-7393987.html

https://www.news18.com/explainers/karnataka-reservation-vokkaliga-lingayat-bjp-congress-sc-muslim-7395217.html

https://www.news18.com/politics/getting-ass-run-horse-race-hardeep-puri-take-on-congs-protest-rahul-savarkar-remarks-7394401.html

https://www.news18.com/news/politics/mehbooba-mufti-writes-to-eam-jaishankar-seeks-his-intervention-in-issuing-her-passport-7126963.html

https://www.news18.com/news/politics/disruption-of-house-proceedings-not-in-interest-of-democracy-adityanath-7124623.html

https://www.news18.com/news/elections/bjps-mr-dependable-delivers-again-himantas-hand-behind-partys-northeast-success-7205995.html

https://www.news18.com/news/politics/rajasthan-cm-gehlot-former-deputy-pilot-appointed-aicc-members-7121335.html

https://www.news18.com/news/elections/supporting-secular-alliance-to-save-nation-from-those-leasing-it-to-others-says-haasan-during-bypoll-campaign-7121161.html

MHA permits Chhattisgarh to use helicopters to target Naxals: sources

TRENDING VIDEOS

TRENDING PHOTOS