Question : ACTION PLAN TO CHECK TERRORISM



(a) whether the Government has formulated any action plan to check the increase in terrorist activities in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the progress made in this regard so far?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a) to (c): It is not a fact that terrorism has increased in the country.Although violence and militancy has continued in some parts of the country, the overall situation has remained largely in control.

The Government pursues a comprehensive policy to deal with terrorism by way of enhanced intelligence sharing, strengthening of border management,augmenting the capabilities of police and security forces by providing advanced/sophisticated weapons,communication systems and training. As a result, a large number of terrorist modules have been busted and possible major terrorist incidents averted.Institutional arrangements have also been put in place so that sharing and analysis of information can be done on a continuing basis in a systematic and coordinated manner.The Government has also established bilateral and multilateral mechanisms to address the external imperatives of terrorism.