CRPF procures 1,000 GPS sets for operations

The CRPF, which is all set to launch a major anti-naxal offensive across the country, is procuring 1,000 GPS sets to be primarily provided to its combat teams.
   
The Global Positioning System (GPS) has been specifically procured for executing the new action plan of striking at naxal hideouts, official sources said. The GPS devices will help the personnel to obtain the much needed navigational help in dense jungles and all such unknown terrains, a CRPF officer said.
   
The devices would be fed with all the domestic coordinates of the country and would also support world data, he said.
 
The gadget would act as an aid to the existing wireless communications and signals of the force. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has an independent signals battalion to look after the logistical and communication needs of combat troops.
   
According to officials, the difficult terrain combined with bad weather in dense jungles hampers the operations. The new hand-held devices would also help patrol parties which lose their way.
   
A GPS set delivers reliable positioning, navigation and timing services to worldwide users at all times and in all weather conditions.