Question : Killing of CRPF Personnel by Maoists

(a) whether it is a fact that Maoists have been getting prior information about the movement of CRPF jawans in naxal affected areas which is leading to brutal killing of CRPF personnel by Maoists;

(b) if so, whether the Government is considering to come out with any plan, so that information of the CRPF personnel do not reach the Maoists in naxal affected areas and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is true that in spite of several warnings by CRPF and other
Government communiqué to paramilitary personnel, it is not being implemented properly; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)
(a): LWE cadres try to keep watch on CRPF posts/camps with a motive to gather information about movement of CRPF jawans in naxal affected areas.
(b): Following measures are taken by the CRPF to avoid leakage of any sensitive information and to avoid the possibility of attacks:
(i) The movement of CRPF and all important communications are kept secret.
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(ii) Emphasis on sharing information on ‘Need to Know’ basis.
(iii) CRPF troops avoid patterns and operate tactically in such areas.
(iv) CRPF personnel are given training to avoid leakage of information.
(c): No, Madam.
(d): Does not arise.
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