No let up in anti-naxal operations in Chhattisgarh: New DGP

Raipur: The new Chhattisgarh Director General of Police D M Awasthi Monday said security forces will continue their anti-naxal operations with same intensity as earlier.

        Awasthi, who also holds the charge of anti-naxal operations, said a bullet-for-bullet strategy will continue against naxals but at the same time, they will be persuaded to join the mainstream.

        The chief minister’s approach on talking with all the stakeholders in conflict zones is an appropriate strategy. But he has not asked to stop anti-naxal operations, he said.

        As far as operations are concerned, reply of bullet will be given by bullet. Police have to use its strength if somebody picks up weapon to spread terror whether in forest area or in plains,” he added.