nikita porwal
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India is all set to launch the much-awaited full-fledged anti-Naxal operation at three different areas, considered tri-junctions of worst Naxal-affected states.
The tri-junctions identified for the offensive are Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh; Orissa-Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh and West Bengal-Jharkhand-Orissa.
Home ministry sources said around 40,000 paramilitary personnel will assist the respective state police forces during the operations that will be launched soon.
Almost 7,000 specially-trained troops in jungle warfare are also part of the total strength of the central forces to be deployed for the task.
The Cabinet committee on Security had already approved the government's new plan to counter Maoists under which the affected states will have an effective coordination and the police will take a lead role.
The anti-Naxal plan also includes a Rs 7,300 crore package for unleashing developmental works in areas cleared off the Left-wing extremists.
Officials feel that Naxal menace, which now spread to 40,000 sq km area across the country, can be wiped out in a period of 12 to 30 months.
Around 25 lakh people live in areas where Maoists are now having a free run
source : India Today
The tri-junctions identified for the offensive are Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh; Orissa-Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh and West Bengal-Jharkhand-Orissa.
Home ministry sources said around 40,000 paramilitary personnel will assist the respective state police forces during the operations that will be launched soon.
Almost 7,000 specially-trained troops in jungle warfare are also part of the total strength of the central forces to be deployed for the task.
The Cabinet committee on Security had already approved the government's new plan to counter Maoists under which the affected states will have an effective coordination and the police will take a lead role.
The anti-Naxal plan also includes a Rs 7,300 crore package for unleashing developmental works in areas cleared off the Left-wing extremists.
Officials feel that Naxal menace, which now spread to 40,000 sq km area across the country, can be wiped out in a period of 12 to 30 months.
Around 25 lakh people live in areas where Maoists are now having a free run
source : India Today