Chidambaram reviews anti-Maoist operations in Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand) June 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram held a detailed review of the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Jharkhand on Friday.

Chidambaram also held consultations with senior officials and newly appointed advisors to the Jharkhand Government and discussed measures to tackle the Maoists activities in the State.

The two-hour long meeting held at the Raj Bhawan in Ranchi was attended by top officials of the state, including Chief Secretary AK Singh, Home Secretary JB Tubid and Director General of Police (DGP) Neyaj Ahmad.

Chidambaram also reviewed the Centrally sponsored special development scheme implemented in the ten Maoist-affected districts of the state.

This was Chidambaram's first visit to Jharkhand after the imposition of the President's rule on June 1. (ANI)