The Calcutta high court’s order to hand over the West Bengal Ram Navami violence probe to the NIA appears to be judicial overreach. The central agency is meant to tackle anti-terror investigations. The high court could have given instructions to the state government. This move amounts to pre-judging the case.
Dantewada attack highlights poor intelligence. It calls for a security and equipment review
The Dantewada attack highlights poor intelligence and outdated equipment. That 55kg explosives packed under the road went undetected for two months despite a de-mining exercise poses many questions. The government talks of the impending victory over Maoists but the attack calls for a review of security measures and intelligence apparatus.