No Operation Greenhunt,it is only the creation of media:PCi

Hyderabad,Nov 6: The Centre is not contemplating any Operation Greenhunt to weed out the Maoists from agency  areas of Andhra-Orissa- Border.Thisis all the hype created by the media.Union Home Minister P Chidambaram reiterating  the statement that the Government is always ready for talks with the rebelMaoists said that the Union Government has not deployed any special forces to eradicate the Maoists.The Union Home Minister who  was in Hyderabad to attend as the chief guest for the passing out parade of IPS officers at the  National Police Academy on Friday made this statement.Interacting  with  the media he said that the Centre will always assist the states in fighting the  Maoists or any  terrorist groups.

The Government is well  equipped to face  any  situation either from the  terrorists or Maoists or anti social elements. Our main aim  is to  provide security to the  citizens of the country so that they can live in peace and harmony. So  far we haven’t received any intimation from the Maoists  regarding talks.The Government is open for talks with the  Maoists and it is for the Maoists to respond either  positively or negatively,he  further added.Earlier in the morning the passing out parade of the 61st batch of IPS  officers was held at the National Police Academy.Home  Minister P Chidambaram who was  the chief guest reviewed the parade. Clad in ceremonial Police uniforms they turned out an impressive march past.

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Sabita Indra  Reddy  also graced the occasion.Speaking on the  occasion,Chidambaram emphasized the importance of the honesty, discipline,integrity,commitment and professionalism  among the  police personnel to achieve success.In all 99 IPS probationer  officers passed out successfully after completion of their training.Of the 99  IPS probationers who successfully completed their probation,five are from Andhra cadre.