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Prakash to be firm with naxalites

Staff Correspondent

Says talks posible only if they shun violence

HUVINAHADAGALI (BELLARY DISTRICT): Home Minister M.P. Prakash has said that the Government would adopt a multi-pronged programme to end the naxal menace in the State. "Priority would be accorded to end the naxal menace in the State. The Government proposes to tackle problems by taking up development work, dialogue and persuasion," he said.

Mr. Prakash told presspersons during his visit to his hometown on Saturday that the Government would be firm against those indulging in violence. "The Government would take steps to improve the underdeveloped areas and ensure economic empowerment of the poor. The Government is ready to have dialogue with the naxals if they come out with important issues in a democratic way and within the legal framework by shedding violence. At the same time, the Government would not bow to killings and violence but would deal with such situations with an iron hand," he said.

To a question, Mr. Prakash said the authorities had been taking action against those who had been posing as naxalites and indulging in anti-social activities.

Modern equipment and special training for police personnel would be provided to tackle the cyber crime and atrocities on women and children. The Government had proposed to provide infrastructure and facilities, including housing, a proper transfer policy, education and health of their children to enable the police personnel to discharge their duties properly.

The Minister said he had proposed to set up a police training centre either in Bellary or in Hospet besides taking steps to rejuvenate the buildings housing the police stations and build new ones wherever necessary.

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