'Defence ministry refuses to send special forces'

New Delhi, Jun 10: Defence Ministry opposed to send special forces to Dantewada, for the Anti-Naxal operations. Defence Ministry was unhappy with the plans of Home Ministry, as they think that sending army will only lead to a civil war. Army was unwilling to send troops from Kashmir or North East.

Defence Ministry maintained it clear that Airforce cannot spare helicopters for the demining operations. They also informed that they can send UAV's for the purpose.

State governments fear using the army would estrange the local populations.

EN Rammohan, the former DG of Border Security Force said that there is no question of sending the army to Dantewada, as it will only lead to a civil war. He said that army can train counter insurgency schools.

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