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Security to be tightened in Andhra Pradesh: YSR

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Discusses law and order situation with Union Home Minister

NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy has said that the State Government will beef up security in various parts, especially the sensitive areas, in the wake of Mumbai serial blasts.

Dr. Reddy, who met Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil here, told correspondents that he discussed the general law and order situation in the State, including the naxalite problem, which `by and large' was under control.

On the problem of terrorism, according to reports, such activities were carried out by people from outside, and in order to sensitise the local people so that these elements did not get any support, the State Government planned to associate religious and political leaders, he said.

On the last day of his three-day visit, Dr. Reddy also met Union Surface Transport and Shipping Minister T.R. Baalu, requesting him to expedite restructuring of Hindustan Shipyard Limited at Visakhapatnam. On his part, the Union Minister said the Chief Minister's initiative to write off Rs. 45- crore arrears Sales Tax had helped revive the shipyard.

Dr. Reddy also sought construction of two bridges across the Godavari near Eturunagaram and in Nizamabad-Jagdalpur. Assuring expeditious approval to the Rs. 80 crore projects, the Minister suggested to the State Government to send comprehensive proposals in a fortnight. He also urged early completion of pending work on national highways 7 and 9 and expedite setting up of a maritime university in Visakhapatnam.

In his meeting with Industry Minister Santosh Mohan Deb, the Chief Minister discussed plans to update technology to revive Hindustan Cables Limited, saddled with outdated technology. He also took up revival of Bharat Heavy Plates & Vessels Limited, Visakhapatnam, and said the State Government had agreed to waive off accumulated sales tax arrears and provide a part of the capital needed for its revival by auctioning 150 acres of land that was given by the State Government.

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