Lok Sabha Question No. 501 (STARRED), answered on 2018-04-03
Subject: Naxal Attack on CRPF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMA KISHORE SINGH, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *501

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  APRIL, 2018 /CHAITRA 13, 1940 (SAKA)

NAXAL ATTACK ON CRPF

*501. SHRI RAMA KISHORE SINGH: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  some  naxalites  attacked  the  Central  Reserve  Police  Force (CRPF) in Sukma, Chhattisgarh recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of CRPF personnel killed and injured during the naxal attack along with the amount of assistance provided to the next of kin of the deceased and injured persons;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  inquiry  on  the  lapse  of intelligence and if so, the details and the outcome thereof;

(d) the details of arrests made so far in this regard, if any; and

(e) the measures undertaken to review the anti-naxal policy and strengthen the security system along with the other steps taken to curb naxalism in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (e):       A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*501 FOR ANSWER ON 03.04.2018 REGARDING NAXAL ATTACK ON CRPF

(a) & (b): On  13 th   March,  2018,  Left  Wing  Extremists(LWE)  triggered  an IED blast at in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, targeting a Mine Protected Vehicle  of  CRPF.  09  CRPF  personnel  were  martyred  and  02  seriously injured.

The Central Government pays Rs 35 lacs as ex-gratia to the next-ofkin  of  martyrs.  In  addition,  Rs  20  lacs  ex-gratia  is  paid  under  the  SRE Scheme. Further, State Government Chhattisgarh, the martyr's Home State Government  and  the  CRPF  pay  ex-gratia/  insurance  benefits/risk/welfare funds. Apart from above, the next-of-kin of the martyr is given full salary till the  age  of  superannuation.  Personnel suffering  permanent incapacitation are  granted  ex-gratia  up  to  Rs  5  lac  under  the  SRE  Scheme.  States  and CRPF also give ex-gratia/invalidation pension depending on the disability.

(c): As per practice an internal enquiry has been ordered by the CRPF.

(d):   07 arrests have been made by the State Police so far with regard to this incident.

(e):   The Government is implementing 'National Policy and Action Plan' to combat  Left  Wing  Extremism  which  envisages  a  multi-pronged  approach involving  security  related  measures,  developmental  interventions  and ensuring rights & entitlements of local communities etc. Security related

## L.S.S.Q NO. *501 FOR 03.04.2018

measures include  assistance  to  LWE  affected  States  by  providing  CAPF Bns, helicopters, UAVs, construction of fortified police stations,  funds for modernization  of State Police forces, arms  and  equipment,  training assistance,  sharing  of  intelligence  etc.  On  development  side,  apart  from flagship schemes of the Central Government in infrastructure, education, health,  skill  development,  agriculture  etc,  several  initiatives  have  been taken specifically  for  development  of  LWE  affected  areas.  These  include focused schemes for development of roads, installation of mobile towers, skill development, improving network of banks and post offices, health and education facilities, particularly in the 35 worst affected districts.

The  strategy  has  resulted  in  a  significant  decline  in  violence  and reduction in geographical spread of Left Wing Extremism in the country.

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