India

Cops won't keep Jharkhand politicos from Naxal areas

PTI

With an aim to prevent left-wing extremism (lWE) from exploiting any political vacuum at the grassroots, the police would not ask political leaders to change their programmes or routes in Jharkhand unless there is any “specific input” about Maoist threat.

“They (politicians) can go wherever they want but they should keep us informed (to keep a close vigil and providing adequate security),” Additional Director General of Police SN Pradhan said on Tuesday.