Chidambaram reviews situation in Naxal-affected Maharashtra districts

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today met Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and senior officials of the home department in Mumbai, and took a review of the security measures taken in the Naxal-infested districts of Gadchiroli and Gondia.

Chidambaram flew down to Mumbai from Raipur.

Talking to reporters after the hour-long meeting, State Home Minister RR Patil said security measures and the plans to upgrade funding of development works under the integrated action plan (IAP) in the Naxal-affected areas were discussed.

"He (Chidambaram) said that state government should send proposals  for the same. State Finance Minister Ajit Pawar would also make necessary budgetary provisions," Patil said.

When asked about the speculation that the probe of July 13 Mumbai blasts would be handed over to the NIA, Patil said the issue was not discussed at the meeting.