Govt is taking Naxal violence very seriously: AK Antony
Asked about military action to combat Naxals, the defence minister said he did not want a public debate on the strategy to end Maoist violence.
Defence minister AK Antony today said government viewed the violence unleashed by Maoists in some parts of the country very seriously. "It is a serious issue and government is taking it very seriously," Antony told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.Asked about military action to combat Naxals, Antony said he did not want a public debate on the strategy to end Maoist violence. "I have my own opinion on this," he said. "Prime minister Manmohan Singh has taken a decision that only the home ministry will react on the issue," Antony said.