Indrapuram: In an effort to tackle the menace of terrorism, the government today said it will increase the strength of paramilitary forces and update them with new technology to outsmart anti-national forces.

Advising forces to imbibe new-age technology as a "force-multiplier" to tackle subversive elements, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said the government would not compromise on the security front and will do whatever needed to enhance the capability of paramilitary forces.

"Terrorists are using technology to disrupt the development of the country. If our forces are not technically up-to-date, they will not be able to successfully thwart the enemies designs," Patil said addressing CISF Raising Day here.

He said the government is aware of the needs of the paramilitary forces and will strengthen them by increasing the number of personnel and upgrade their technical know-how.

"The numbers will increase. Imbibe new technology and use it as as force- multiplier. The government is here with you," he said.

Patil said there are some sections of the people who want to see the development process stalled.

"There are people who always think how to stop development process. If you are going set up a power station or industry or school or road anywhere, there are people who want to ensure that it does not happen there.

"Whatever constructive activity is happening, there is no need to disrupt it. For development, there is no need to shed blood or indulge in terrorism. It is an old thought that through terrorism, you can solve people s problems," he said.
Source : PTI