Odisha seeks dedicated helicopter, early installation of mobile towers in Naxalism-hit areas

The Odisha government sought a dedicated helicopter from the Centre for the movement of troops in the Naxalism-affected areas, maintenance of forward posts and responding to exigencies.

Speaking at a meeting in New Delhi that was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review the security situation in Left Wing Extremism-affected states, Odisha Finance Minister B K Arukha urged the Centre to fast-track the installation of mobile towers in the Naxalism-hit areas.

“There are few issues, which need urgent attention of the central government like installation of mobile towers under different mobile connectivity schemes, which may be fast-tracked and completed early,” he said at the meeting, according to a statement.