(a) whether gelatine is used by naxalities in landmines and claymore mines to attack patrols; and
(b) if so, the action taken to ban production of gelatine immediately?
(a) whether gelatine is used by naxalities in landmines and claymore mines to attack patrols; and
(b) if so, the action taken to ban production of gelatine immediately?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (SHRI HARIN PATHAK)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has initiated steps to phase out production of Nitro-Glycerin based explosives.