(a) whether the Government have setup special cells to check ISI activities in the country; and
(b) if so, the details in this regard, State-wise?
(a) whether the Government have setup special cells to check ISI activities in the country; and
(b) if so, the details in this regard, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
( SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO )
(a) & (b) : In order to check the activities of Pak ISI, the Central Government have taken several steps which include sensitising the State Governments about the threat perception and movement of ISI agents/activists. Periodical coordination meetings are also held with the State Governments for sharing the inputs from various quarters as well as for assisting them in devising strategy to counter such activities. Steps taken in this regard have resulted in detection/neutralisation of various ISI sponsored modules.
2. Some States viz., Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh etc. have taken special measures including setting up of Special Cells/Task Forces etc. to check the activities of ISI and terrorist/militant organisations.
3. The Central Government provides financial assistance to State Governments for modernisation of their police forces in order to equip them to deal with terrorism and other security related problems more effectively.