(a) the number of security forces deployed in the naxal affected
States to combat naxalism, State-wise;
(b) whether any special intelligence training is being imparted to
the Central Para-military Forces (CPMF) jawans by the Government to
gather information on the internal activities of the naxalites;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government has set up special intelligence training
schools; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a): At present, 74 battalions of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs),
01 Nagaland India Reserve Battalion and teams of Commando Battalion for
Resolute Action (CoBRA) have been deployed in naxal affected states to
assist the state police forces in anti-naxal operations. The state-wise
deployment of CAPFs keeps changing according to the security scenario in
the state, request from State Governments and the availability of CAPFs
battalions.
(b) & (c): Training in Intelligence is an integral part of the regular
training imparted to security personnel belonging to the Central Armed
Police Forces (CAPFs).
(d) & (e): The Border Security Force (BSF) training school in Delhi
conducts various intelligence courses for CAPFs personnel on a regular basis.
The said training school has imparted training to 8404 personnel of CAPFs in
intelligence related matters. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has
also set up a school in Haryana to provide training on intelligence to
its troops.