New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) The government will launch an offensive against the Naxals in various states later this year using IAF helicopters for movement of troops and satellite images to carry out surgical strikes.
As per plans, the operations would be led by the anti-Naxal force CoBRA in coordinations with state police and paramilitary forces CRPF, BSF and ITBP, a senior Home Ministry official said today.
The highlight of the operations will be participation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) which will provide helicopters for the movement of troops.
Another unique feature will be the role of ISRO for providing satellite images and National Technical Research Organisation to finetune the strategies.
The personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), who have already being stationed in various areas, are now focusing on spreading their intelligence network.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
IAF copters,ISRO images to be used against Naxals
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