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"Some minimal security measures have to be taken by
establishments especially when intelligence shows that that
area is vulnerable," Chidambaram said.
With regard to steps being taken by the government to
avoid such incidents, he said the Central government monitors
and reviews the internal security situation in the country on
a continuous basis.
"Intelligence inputs are regularly shared with state
governments and Union Territory Administrations and wherever
necessary, advisories are also issued," he said.
Noting that the Centre stood ready to help states in
improving their anti-terror machineries, Chidambaram referred
to the police modernisation scheme under which the states are
given monetary support to raise anti-terrorist force.
Some six states have raised anti-terrorist force while
others have Quick Response Teams, he said. "We are encouraging
all states to have full fledged anti-terrorist force.
"The Centre is procuring advanced weapons for the police
force and if states want to piggy back on Centre they can give
their requirement and need not undergo the tendering process."
Similarly on the bullet proof jackets, he said a very
large quantity is being procured for the Central Para Military
Forces. A final decision is expected to be taken on April 3-4
and an order would be placed.
States are also free to procure bullet-proof jackets.
"They can do it either directly or can tell us their
requirement," he said.
"I think things are improving. Capacity is being added.
Police forces are becoming more efficient but it will take
time to have a more strong anti-terrorist capacity in this
country," he said. PTI