In Chhattisgarh, the dog squad of security forces is also playing an important role in thwarting the intentions of the Maoists in tribal Bastar division.<br />'' <br />''These brave dogs of the state police force and the Central Armed Police Forces have helped to detect large number of Improvised Explosive Devices- IEDs planted by Maoists in interior areas during the past years.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his recent 'Mann ki Baat' programme, had hailed the role of brave dogs of the security forces, who performed their duties diligently to protect the country.<br />'' <br />''The Prime Minister had said that security forces were increasingly inducting indigenous dog breeds into their squads.<br />'' <br />''In the Maoist-affected Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, more than eighty dogs of local and foreign breed are serving the security forces. <br />'' <br />''Inspector General of Police of Bastar Range, Sundararaj P. said that the dog squad has helped to avert many tragedies by detecting explosives.<br />'' <br />''Besides thwarting Naxalite activities, the Dog Squad of the security forces has also played a very important role in the recovery of narcotics.<br />