Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's reservations over anti-Naxalite operations in Paschim Medinipur district notwithstanding, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the drive to flush out Naxalites will continue till the situation was brought under control.
"It is the decision of both the state government and the Centre to deploy joint forces at Lalgarh. The forces will continue to be there till the situation is thought to be coming under control," Mukherjee told reporters here.
Mamata has alleged 'harassment' and 'torture' on common people in the name of operations against Naxalites by the joint forces, comprising central paramilitary and state police personnel.
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