(a) whether a meeting of the Naxal Task Force was held recently at Lucknow to discuss modalities
for the coordinated strategy to deal with the Naxalite problem;
(b) if so, the details of the points discussed in the meeting and outcome thereof;
(c) whether the coordination between police and security forces of the States has been further
strengthened to tackle naxalite violence in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRSRI PRAKASH JAISWAL)
(a) & (b): A Meeting of the Task Force was held in Lucknow on 18.03.2008.The Task force
has been constituted under Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs,
and consists of senior officers of Intelligence agencies, State Police forces and Central
Paramilitary forces. It deliberates upon the operational steps needed to deal with the naxalite
activities and to bring about coordination between authorities of different States as may be
necessary. It also holds discussions and interactions with small groups of States with reference
to the specific inter-State coordination requirements in different areas relating to joint police
operations.Apart from issues related to these aspects, special emphasis was laid in the meeting
on the need to conduct security audit in respect of the district armouries, police stations,
jails etc., and to strengthen their physical security.
(c) & (d): In addition to interactions through the Task Force on inter-State coordination, regular
reviews and inter-State meetings have also been conducted at the Central Government level.
As a result of the various measures and interactions, coordinated operations have been stepped up
and a number of successful inter-State joint police operations have been conducted in the recent
2-3 months.