Terrorists and insurgents are getting “public support” in some parts of the country and unless this is stopped, India will continue to get hit by acts of terrorism, a report prepared by the elite counter-terror force NSG has said. A ‘Whole of Nation’ effort is the way ahead to keep the citizens of the country safe,” the report said. “There was 1 per cent increase in number of blast incidents during the second quarter of 2016 vis-a-vis second quarter of 2015. Left Wing Extremism-hit states continue to be the most affected areas which witnessed 51 per cent of blast incidents that took place. The maximum hit, either killed or injured, by these incidents were the members of public and security forces personnel.

Source: Indian Express September 06, 2016 11:15 UTC