Cabinet likely to clear anti-Naxal force for 4 states

The Cabinet Committee on Security is likely to clear the proposal to raise specialised forces in four Naxal-hit states of Bihar,Jharkhand,Chhattisgarh and Orissa,on Tuesday.

The Home Ministry plans to raise specialised force on the lines of Greyhounds in Andhra Pradesh. The forces will be trained in guerilla warfare and will be assisted by other Central forces during operations. The four states will get funds to create and upgrade infrastructure,arsenal and equipment.

The proposed outlay during the 12th Plan is Rs 280 crore by the Centre and Rs 56 crore by states,the MHA said. It has,however,put certain riders before funds are released. “The special force of the state has to be upgraded as per approved guidelines of Greyhounds. Only states that give such an undertaking will be considered for funding,” said an official.