Chidambaram warns Pakistan to halt infiltration in J-KOctober 14th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday warned Pakistan to halt the increase in infiltration across the border, saying not doing so would invite a telling response from Indian security forces. Addressing the All India Editors Conference on Social and Infrastructure here, Chidambaram said: "A spurt in infiltration has been seen after the general elections and the number did rise in the last two to three months from PoK and Pakistan."
However, he said, that it is likely to come down during the winter.
Spurt in infiltration from Pakistan: ChidambaramOctober 14th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday said here that there has been an increase in infiltration to India from Pakistan in the past two to three months.
Chidambaram committed to ending militancy in KashmirOctober 14th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister. P. Chidambaram on Wednesday reiterated the government's commitment to end militancy in Jammu and Kashmir through a unique solution.
Government working on honourable solution to Kashmir problem: ChidambaramOctober 14th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here Wednesday that the government was working on an honourable solution to the Kashmir problem and that separatist voices would be heard but stressed that there would be "no place for violence".
Chidambaram says maximum effort on to counter infiltration in KashmirOctober 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Applauding the efforts of Jammu and Kashmir security forces' to counter terror from across the border, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said state police were putting an all out effort to curb infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC). Addressing the media here, Chidambaram said, "Kashmir police is doing a commendable job and are putting all efforts to curb infiltration along the LoC."
Speaking about the ongoing operation to flush out nine militants in forests near the Pampore region of the state, he said, "Jammu and Kashmir police is now prepared to be the frontline of the state's security and they are taking the lead to fight these terrorists."
He also dismissed a report that Taliban militants are being pushed into Jammu and Kashmir to foment terror, saying that security forces were ready to deal with any situation.
Centre to States: Take action against illegal arms productionJuly 22nd, 2009 New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram said the Centre has directed States to take action against manufactures of illegal weapons and ammunition, as some of this is being accessed by Naxalites and other militant groups. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Chidambaram said there were some reports about arms and ammunition manufacturing units in some states, and the Home Ministry has directed such states to take stringent action.
Centre to States: Take action against illegal arms productionJuly 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram said the Centre has directed States to take action against manufactures of illegal weapons and ammunition, as some of this is being accessed by Naxalites and other militant groups. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Chidambaram said there were some reports about arms and ammunition manufacturing units in some states, and the Home Ministry has directed such states to take stringent action.
No plans to hire private planes for paramilitary forces: ChidambaramJuly 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has ruled out any plans to engage private domestic airlines to move paramilitary forces across the country. At present, the Indian Air Force provides air support to paramilitary forces.
Centre will look into Armed Forces Special Powers Act: ChidambaramJune 12th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said that the Centre would look into the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and take into account every essential aspect. Addressing a press conference here, Chidambaram said, "The issue of AFSPA was flagged two months ago during a meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Chidambaram discusses J-K security scenario with Omar AbdullahJune 11th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed the security scenario in the state. During his two-day visit, he is scheduled to meet the Governor and State Ministers.
Chidambaram to review security situation in KashmirJune 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will leave for Srinagar on Thursday for a detailed review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chidambaram to visit SrinagarJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram is likely to visit Srinagar on June 11 to review overall security situation in the State, according to sources.
Threat levels up in India, militant outfits working together: ChidambaramApril 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Threat levels in India are high with Pakistan-based terror outfits deciding to work in tandem even as there are reports of infiltration again increasing across the Kashmir Valley, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Friday.
Chidambaram to review security situation in J-KMarch 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to review the security situation in the State. According to official sources, Chidambaram will take stock of the security situation with top police, intelligence and Army officials in Jammu.
Congress to consult Jammu and Kashmir leadersDecember 27th, 2008 NEW DELHI - The central leadership of the Congress, which holds the key to the formation of the next government in Jammu and Kashmir, Sunday decided to consult state leaders on which party to support, party sources said. The Core Committee of the party held a meeting at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence here to discuss the equations emerging from the state assembly results announced earlier in the day.
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