1500 Cops to Be Deployed in Naxal-Infested Areas of MP

As many as 1500 police personnel of various ranks will be deployed in the naxal-infested areas and cities of the state, said an official release.

The release said that in a meeting held last evening and presided over by the chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a decision to this effect was taken.

At the meeting, the chief minister said that though there are limited financial resources, police force would be increased for the people’s safety and security.

As per the decision, 350 policemen would be posted in the naxalite-affected Balaghat district while others would be posted in other districts.