(a) the number of Fidayeen attacks on para-military camps during last three years till date, incident-wise;
(b) the number of security persons as well as fidayeens killed/injured in these incidents; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to curb such activities of terrorists?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI I.D. SWAMI)
(a)&(b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
(c): The Central Police Forces (CPFs) have devised standard practices to counter Fidayeen attacks on their camps. Instructions have also been issued to the CPFs to ensure foolproof security of their establishments/camps. Senior Field Commanders have been directed to monitor the security of their camps. Steps have been taken to improve the strike capacity of CPFs by imparting specialized training and providing adequate logistic support. They are sensitized on specific intelligence inputs for keeping a vigil and respond effectively to counter Fidayeen attacks.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.234 FOR 5TH AUGUST 2003 REGARDING FIDAYEEN ATTACK ON CAMPS OF PARA MILITARY FORCES UNDER MHA.
S.No. Date of Attack Location of the Incident Force Force Militants Personnel Personnel Killed Killed Injured
1. 21.03.2000 BSF Camp at Natipura Srinagar 3 7 2
2. 27.10.2000 CRPF Camp at Surankote 1 - 1
3. 31.10.2000 CRPF Camp at Surankote - - -
4. 04.12.2000 CRPF camp at Heaven Cinema, Anantnag 6 8 2
5. 19.12.2000 BSF camp at Mamta Hotal Srinagar 1 - 1 6. 12.02.2001 CRPF Camp at Safapore Srinagar - 1 1
7 26.03.2001 CRPF Camp at Wazir Bagh Srinagar. 4 1 2
8. 09.05.2001 BSF Camp at Magam 1 5 2
9. 06.09.2001 CRPF Camp at Magam District-Budgam 1 - 1 10. 26.10.2001 CRPF Camp at Chadura Distrrict-Budgam - 2 1 11. 16.12.2001 BSF Camp at Tral - 4 4 12. 12.04.2002 BSF post at Gaibas 3 - 1 13. 19.05.2002 CRPF Camp at Mahore District-Udhampur 1 7 1 14. 7/8.08.2002 BSF Camp at Naugam - 1 3 15. 22.11.2002 CRPF Camp Hotel Pamposh, Srinagar 8 4 2 16. 01.12.2002 BSF Camp at Arampuram, Sopore - 1 1 17. 25.04.2003 BSF Camp at Bandipur 3 5 2 18. 01.05.2003 BSF Camp at Tral - - 1
Total 32 46 28