New Delhi: 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.
Bureau Report
