"We are learning": NSG DG Brighu Srinivasan on anti-Naxal operations

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Brighu Srinivasan, the Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG), on Tuesday clarified the NSG's role in anti-Naxal operations. According to Srinivasan, the state police is the lead agency in such operations, while the Central Armed Police Forces play a crucial supporting role.
Srinivasan emphasised that the NSG is learning from anti-Naxal operations and will conduct operations if needed, adding that the NSG is known for its precise operations and is called in only when there is solid intelligence.
Speaking to ANI about the anti-Naxal operations in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, DG NSG, Brighu Srinivasan said, "State police is the lead agency in anti-Naxal operations. Central Armed Police Forces play an important role. NSG skillset is limited. Our operations are precise and we are called only if there is solid intelligence. In the anti-Naxal operations, we are learning and if and when the need arises, we will carry out an operation..."
The NSG's role is to provide specialized support when required, working in conjunction with state police and other central forces to tackle Naxalism effectively
Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh's Sukma witnessed two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts. ASP Akash Rao Giripunje, who lost his life in an IED blast carried out by Naxalites in Sukma's Konta.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to ASP Akash Rao Giripunje and said his sacrifice will not go in vain.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said, "ASP Akash Rao Giripunje lost his life in an IED blast carried out by Naxalites in Sukma's Konta... We came here to pay respects to him... His sacrifice will not go in vain. Naxalism is taking its last breath, and it will end soon... We have lost a very capable officer..."
On Tuesday, CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Assembly Speaker Raman Singh and other dignitaries paid their last respect to ASP Akash Rao Giripunje. The body of Giripunje reached the Mana Fourth Battalion of Raipur on Tuesday. Family members of Giripunje, Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, and Cabinet Minister Laxmi Rajwade also reached the Mana Fourth Battalion.
Police officials and residents also paid tribute to the slain police personnel.
The IED blast occurred on Monday and claimed the life of ASP Giripunje. (ANI)