Question : DEPLOYMENT OF PMF TO ANDHRA PRADESH

(a) whether the Government has received requests from Government of Andhra Pradesh for deployment of more Central Reserve Police Force Personnel and enhance VVIP security in view of recent assassination bid on Chief Minister;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon;

(c) whether the Government has offered to provide national security guards cover to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in view of increased threat perception;

(d) whether N.S.G. guards cover is likely to be offered to other State Chief Ministers also; and

(e) if so, the details in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI I.D. SWAMI)

(a): Government of Andhra Pradesh have requested for additional deployment of CRPF to deal with Left Wing Extremism in the State.

(b): The level of deployment of Central Police Forces (CPFs) in any state depends upon the overall security scenario and availability of these Forces. Having regard to requirement of additional Force to combat Left Wing Extremism, it has been decided to augment the deployment of CRPF in the State within the constraints mentioned above. It is not in public interest to indicate the details of deployment.

(c): No Sir.

(d): No Sir.

(e): Does not arise.