(a) whether funds for RDX and weapons are being sent from abroad through hawala channel for financing militant activities in the country;
(b) if so, the number of persons arrested in the country in this connection and the material of evidence adduced by them during interrogation during the last three years State-wise;
(c) whether ISI is found involved in such activities; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to smash hawala rackets?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a): As per available reports, funds are being sent from abroad through hawala channels for financing militant activities in the country.
(b): The Central Government does not maintain information in this regard.
(c): Pak ISI is largely involved in aiding, abetting and supporting militants, including providing training with a view to fomenting trouble in various parts of the country.
(d): `Public Order` and `Police` are State subjects. It is for the State Governments to devise various measures and take concrete steps in this regard. Intellingence inputs received from various quarters on the subject are being shared with all concerned agencies on constant basis.