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Drones being used in Naxal-affected areas: Govt

Source: PTI
March 20, 2012 14:28 IST
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The government on Tuesday said it has begun using unmanned aerial vehicles in Naxal-affected areas of the country.

"Yes, madam," Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

The minister, however, said, "It is too early to make an assessment on the effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles deployed in Left-wing extremism-affected areas."

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