Agartala: Extremist violence in Tripura
has declined, but not disappeared because of existence of
insurgents camps in Bangladesh, state Governor, D Y Patil said
on Tuesday.
"In Tripura, the menace of extremist activities has
lessened, but not disappeared as many base camps of these
groups across the border remain intact enabling them to
continue their onslaught in a different manner," Patil said in
his address in the state assembly.
Stating that the security forces were taking proactive
measures for increased security, he said, to prevent
infiltration by insurgents, the remaining portion of about 200
km of border fencing needed to be completed expeditiously.
Tripura has an 856 km border with Bangladesh.
Patil said, 369 extremists surrendered last year.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, March 02, 2010, 20:07