In wake of the brutal attack by the Maoists on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, the Central Government has asked all Maoists-hit states to revamp security of political workers and ensure that political activities are not affected by any violence.
The Union Home Ministry in an advisory said security of political leaders, both national and regional parties, should be reviewed thoroughly and their protection should be upgraded if necessary.
The Centre said there should not be any letup in the security of political leaders and adequate security should be provided to them whenever they travel or attend any function.
The Union Home Ministry said the activities of political parties should not be hampered by threat, intimidation or violence by the Maoists.
Meanwhile, a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) will today begin its probe into the Chhattisgarh Maoist attack on Congress leaders, which claimed 28 lives.
Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh told mediapersons in New Delhi that an official order formally handing over the case to NIA to carry out the investigation would be issued soon. He also said that the NIA team would leave for Chhattisgarh today.
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde had earlier said the NIA will probe the Maoist attack on Congress leaders and the Centre has received a go-ahead from Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh for it. Shinde had also briefed Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh about the decision to hand over the investigation to NIA.
Heavily-armed Maoists had on Saturday ambushed a convoy of Congress leaders in the state's Bastar district, killing 28 people including PCC chief Nand Kumar Patel, his son Dinesh, Congress leader Mahendra Karma and ex-MLA Uday Mudliyar and injuring 32 others.
Former Union Minister V.C. Shukla injured in the attack is being treated at a Medanta hospital in Gurgaon. His condition is stated to be critical, but stable.
