Question : CORE GROUP ON TERRORISM



(a) the details of the composition of the Core Group;

(b) whether any progress has been made in combating terrorism activities by this Core Group; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND SPACE. (SMT.VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a): The Core Group on Terrorism set up by Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) is headed by Additional Director, CBI to be assisted by concerned Joint Directors, Deputy Inspector Generals and Superintendents of Police of CBI connected with the investigation of terrorist related crimes.

(b)&(c): CBI is in regular touch with Interpol and other international agencies to collect intelligence and information on international terrorist outfits.