CHIDAMBARAM-NAXALS TWO LAST

Chidambaram, however, said "Let me caution everyone here,
we cannot afford to reduce our level of vigilance and
alertness under any circumstances."

He also said he had urged state governments to be
"prompt" and "generous" in allocating and acquiring lands for
the central paramilitary forces.
The Minister acknowledged the fact that the BSF troops
have to brave the hostile terrain and face social isolation as
they are posted in far flung areas.
"We would sympathetically and carefully examine all your
suggestions for the modernisation and betterment of the force
and its personnel," he said.
The BSG guards a total of 6,623 kms of the Indo-Pak
(western side) and Indo-Bangla (eastern side) of the border.
BSF Director General Raman Srivastava said the force is
modernising its equipment and procuring early warning devices
for better border management and security.
The Minister also awarded the force personnel for the
gallant and distinguished service in the line of duty.
The BSF personnel displayed their acrobatic and combat
skills to mark the anniversary day celebrations of the force,
which was set up in 1965. PTI NES/SAP
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