Violence perpetrated by Naxals has come down to a great extent: Rajnath Singh

Tekanpur, January 7: Urging state police and paramilitary forces to combat communal incidence, Union Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Annual Conference of DGPs and IGPs at the BSF Academy in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Rajnath Singh asserted that despite intact communal harmony, there has been the slight increase in communal violence in India. Rajnath Singh appreciated saying that 'Violence perpetrated by Naxals has come down to a great extent'. 

Addressing the inauguration, Rajnath Singh also lambasted Pakistan saying that Pakistan is leaving no stone unturned to instigate the youths of Jammu and Kashmir against India. Terror infrastructure continues to exist in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in the form of training camps, launch pads and communication stations, Rajnath Singh added. Meanwhile, United States has also suspended all security assistance to Pakistan for failing to act against the terror groups based in the country.

 

Union Minister Singh especially focused on law and order situation in the country with special focus on Kashmir, northeastern states, and Left-wing extremism. While speaking in the event, Home Minister awarded 10 police stations for their performance.

Rajnath Singh said that the reasons behind communal tensions are religious processions and ceremonies, desecrating religious places, illegal construction, the slaughter of cows and their illegal trade and land disputes.

Further, Singh added that the violence perpetrated by Naxals has come down to a great extent and assured that the government would encourage the surrender policy for Naxals in the coming days.

Rajnath Singh also appreciated the appointment of an interlocutor to initiate dialogue in the valley and added that the recent operations by security forces ensured that the situation is tackled in the state to a great extent.

Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will also take part in the conference that will be attended by officers of director general of police (DGP) and inspector general of police (IGP) ranks from all states and central police organisations.