Question : COMMANDO BATTALIONS IN RAILWAY



(a) whether the present strength of the Commando Battalions in railways is not enough to meet the threat of Naxalites and terrorists;

(b) if so whether there is a need to recruit the more commandos in railways;

(c) if so, the total requirement of such personnel and the time by which these personnel will be recruited;

(d) the total expenditure likely to be incurred on their recruitment; and

(e) the extent to which the security will be augmented in Railways?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (d): There is no Commando Battalion in Railways at present.The commandos are not recruited directly in railways. Some of the existing RPF/RPSF personnel are being imparted commando training with various organizations like NSG, CRPF, Punjab Police, Assam Rifles etc.

(e): The deployment of trained personnel will definitely improve the security scenario.