No report of Maoists,NE insurgents gaining foothold in national capital: Govt.

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs M. Ramachandran in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today said there is no specific information that Maoists and insurgents from the North Eastern States are trying to gain foot-hold in the national capital.

Giving details of the steps being taken to check such activities, Ramachandran said: "

Special Cell of Delhi Police keeps a watch on the movement of Maoists and terrorists from North-Eastern states; a nodal officer to monitor their activities has been nominated in Special Cell."

"One Inspector in every Police Station has been deputed as Anti-terrorist Officer and Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) have been placed at strategic locations. Local intelligence at the Police Station level is also collected," he added. (ANI)