NEW DELHI: The Centre has released Rs 88.6 crore to the Naxal-affected states for various security related expenditure in the last three months.
Home Ministry officials said the funds were released as part of a Central Government scheme under which it reimburses all expenses incurred by the states while carrying out anti-Naxal operations.
Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Maharashtra have been given Rs 88.62 crore for their security related expenditure, a Home Ministry official said.
Altogether 126 people — civilians, security personnel and Naxals — lost their lives in the first six months of this year. (AGENCIES)
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