Jharkhand DGP G S Rath has said that there were apparent lapses in yesterday operation against the naxals in the jungle area under Senha police station of Lohardaga district, in which 11 policemen got killed after being trapped in landmines by the naxals. Speaking to reporters today at Ranchi, the DGP said that despite receiving intelligence inputs from the State Intelligence Wing on 25th and 26th of last month itself, how police force were to get trapped in such a situation, is matter of investigation. The DGP hinted that an IG level officer would hold an inquiry into this. In the meanwhile, Lohardaga police have arrested four naxals of 'TPC one' faction from Lohardagga today. Speaking to our Ranchi Correspondent, the IG operation and spokesman of state police R K Mallick said that although the arrested faction are not responsible for yesterday's massacre of 11 policemen, nevertheless it is an important gain for the police. Meanwhile, state honors were paid to the slain policemen at Ranchi by the Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda and DG of CRPF K Vinay Kumar. Jharkhand Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP were also present on the occasion. DG CRPF, who had come from New Delhi today, had earlier visited injured jawans at the two different hospitals and handed over the cheques of Rs 25 thousands and 10 thousands to the victims, as immediate relief amount. Replace int 2 Pak needs to show progress and results in Mumbai trials: Roemer The U.S. Ambassador to India has said that Pakistan needs to show progress and results in Mumbai trials. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the Home Minister in New Delhi Timothy J Roemer also asked Pakistan to make sure that people like LeT founder Lakhvi stay in jail. Mr. Roemer in a statement said that the United States will continue its relentless fight in defending its citizens at home and partners like India. Reiterating his country's commitment to continue its undeterred quest for justice, he said, United States is determined to bring the intelligence and military together to effectively accomplish the goals. The Ambassador said that the death of Osama will make both people of India and America safer but the security partnership between the two countries will be strengthened to deal effectively with the menace of terrorism. He said, New Delhi and Washington are sharing intelligence and best practices which is crucial for the two countries' interests.
News On AIR | May 4, 2011 7:27 PM
Jharkhand DGP admits lapses in yesterday operation against naxals