The Army has asked the government to finalise rules of engagement in case of naxal attack on them as it gets ready to open a new training facility in Chhattisgarh.The Chief of Army Staff General V. K. Singh said this at his annual press conference on the eve of the Army Day. General Singh said the clarification was needed, to know whether resultant causalities on the attackers would attract criminal procedures against the Army personnel or to what extent they are exempt. He, however, denied the move is linked to combat naxalites in the State. General Singh said the Army is facing problem in training its personnel since there is not enough land available and the proposal to set it up in Chhattisgarh under Central Command forms part of an integrated plan drawn earlier.At the same time he sought to make a distinction from the Indian Air Force, which had earlier sought and got permission to fire from its helicopters while engaging in mission to transport men and material in Naxal-hit regions of Chhattisgarh.
News On AIR | January 14, 2011 6:22 PM
Army asks govt. to finalise rules of engagement in case of naxal attack