Naxals have links with Nepalese Maoists
	16:27 IST

Lok Sabha Indian naxal outfits are reported to have ideological and logistic links with Nepalese maoists. There are no reports to suggest links between Indian naxalites and Lashkar-e-Taiba. The Government has been pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to counter the menace of terrorism on political, developmental and security fronts. The measures taken by the Government include strengthening of border management to check infiltration, galvanizing the intelligence machinery, ensuring improved technology, weaponry and equipment for security forces both at the Centre and in the States, neutralizing plans of terrorist/anti-national elements through well co-ordinated intelligence-based operations. Besides, the steps have also been taken to achieve bilateral/multi-lateral co-operation to deal with the menace of terrorism, given its global dimensions. This information was given by the Minister of State for Home, Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. OK/PKM