(a) whether the ULFA has started its training camp in Assam-Bhutan border area;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the Government is aware that these terrorists can damage
railway lines and oil pipelines; and
(d) if so, the action taken by the Government to check such activities
of militants?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)
(a)&(b) : According to reports, no permanent camps of Indian Insurgent Group
including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) exist on the Assam-Bhutan
border area. However, the Government keeps close watch on the activities of
militant outfits along the Indo-Bhutan border.
(c)&(d) : ULFA has been targeting railway lines and oil pipelines in Assam.
Adequate security measures are taken by the State Government to thwart the
threats posed by ULFA. Besides, Additional Central Police Forces and Army
units have been deployed for coordinated action against ULFA and other
extremists groups. Government is also helping the State Government in enhancing
the capabilities of the State by modernization of State Police Forces and reimbursement
of Security Related Expenditure. The security situation in Assam is also reviewed in the
meetings of the Unified Hqrs chaired by the Chief Minister of Assam from time to time.
Government of India is also monitoring the situation at periodic intervals.