Question : PURCHASE OF A.K. 47 ASSAULT RIFLES



(a) whether it is a fact that Government has recently purchased A.K. 47 assault rifles from a Bulgarian firm, which procures arms from international gunners and has links with agencies behind the Purulia arms drop case, by overlooking the tender offer which was 25% cheaper;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and?

(c) the reasons for ignoring the cheapest offer?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a): No, Sir.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.