Question : TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES



(a) whether the arms, ammunition and explosives of defence forces are being transported in a safe manner;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether cases of disappearance of arms, ammunition and explosives of defence forces have been reported to the concerned authorities;

(d) if so, the details of such cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year;

(e) the action taken against officers who were responsible for the same; and

(f) the corrective measures taken by the Government to ensure safe transportation of explosives?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (f): The information is being collected and will be laid down on the Table of the House.