(a) whether the Government propose to raise a separate force for protecting historical sites and monuments in view of the recent incident at the Red Fort in Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to raise a separate force for protecting historical sites and monuments in view of the recent incident at the Red Fort in Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a) (b) & (c) : No Sir. Government does not have any proposal to raise a separate force for protection of historical sites and monuments. Protection of such sites is the responsibility of the State Police. However, if there is a need to provide security by a Central force, CISF is made available.