Centre to provide funds for enhancing Coastal security in Kerala: Shri Hansraj Ahir

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Last Updated : Jul 07 2017 | 12:01 AM IST
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir has said that the Centre would provide funds for enhancing the coastal security of Kerala. Talking to media after reviewing the overall law and order situation with state officials in Thiruvananthapuram today, he said that funds would be made available from the Police Modernisation Fund for buying more vehicles and patrol boats.

Shri Ahir lauded the Kerala government for ensuring a good policing system. He pointed out that the Community Police system was much helpful against radicalisation drive among the youth. In reply to a question, Shri Ahir said that a report has been sought from the state government on the political violence and murders in the state.

He said that the three southern states, - Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have Maoist presence. On youths joining the Islamic State (IS), Shri Ahir said that reports of 22 people joining the terror organisation have come out and no more cases have been reported till now.

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First Published: Jul 06 2017 | 9:38 AM IST

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