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Naxalism remained a serious internal security concern in 2009: MHA report | The Government has revealed that in 2009 the Naxal menace remained a major concern and it is serious concern over the growing naxal menace in some parts of the country. Ministry of Home Affairs in the year-end review report on
internal security has stated Naxal violence poses one of the gravest internal
security threats before the country. The report says in the current year(till
November 30, 2009) the number of incidents of Naxal violence have been 2,016
compared
to 1,452 incidents in the corresponding period last year. 514 civilians and 304
personnel of security forces have been killed compared to 444 civilians and 217
security forces killed in the corresponding period last year. To deal with the
menace in an effective and decisive manner, the Union Home Ministry has devised
and approved a plan to take joint and co-ordinated action against Naxalites, reveals
the report and states: "The action plan was prepared after wide-ranging consultations
with the States including two conferences attended by the Chief Ministers of the
Naxal-affected States." The Home Ministry provided 58 CRPF battalions to the
States
for anti-Naxal duties. In June 2009, the Communist Party of India (Maoist) was
included in the Schedule of terrorist organisations under the Unlawful Activities
(Prevention) Act, 1967. During the year the Home Ministry also approved to bring
the Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh; Deogarh, Jaipur, Kondhamal, Dhenkanal
and Nayagarh districts of Orissa and Kunti and Ramgarh districts of Jharkhand
under the ambit of Security Related Expenditure Scheme, the report mentions. In
August, revised guidelines and package for surrender and rehabilitation of Naxalites
were issued. The Central Scheme for Assistance to Victims and family of victims
of terrorist and communal violence was extended to victims of Naxal violence,
says the report. The Centre also proved the full assistance of CPMFs to West
Bengal
to help restore the State writ in Lalgarh area, the year-end report states. |
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