Question : MORE COMPANIES OF P.M.F. TO ANDHRA PRADESH



(a) whether the Government have received any proposal for the deployment of 50 companies of central para-military forces far anti-extremist operating in Andhra Pradesh; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)

(a) & (b): The Government of Andhra Pradesh has been seeking deployment of additional forces in the State. The deployment of Central Para Military Forces depends upon the overall Security scenario and the availability of these Forces. Keeping in view these constraints, Central Para Military Forces have been deployed in Andhra Pradesh to the extent possible.