New Delhi, August 16: Pro-active action against Naxals and security in the aftermath of Mumbai terror attacks will be reviewed at a meeting of chief ministers convened by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday.
Activities of Pakistan-based terror outfits and situation in Jammu and Kashmir as well as the Northeast will also come under the scanner at the day-long conference which is being organised by the Union Home Ministry.
Threadbare discussions will be held with the chief ministers on the security situation and measures to be adopted to maintain law and order, coastal security, strengthening of intelligence wing, augmenting police forces and preparedness of Quick Reaction Teams, Home Ministry sources said.
In his address to the nation on the occasion of 63rd Independence Day yesterday, Singh said, “After the horrific terror attacks in Mumbai last November, our government has taken many steps against terrorism. The central government will redouble its efforts to deal with Naxalite activities.”
The meeting of CMs held in January had decided to tighten security along the 7,200 km-long coastline, increase the number of police stations, check posts and interceptor boats.
A separate meeting of chief ministers of seven Naxal affected states will be held later in the day to discuss the situation arising out of Maoist violence.
–PTI