India plan on IED threat |
India and the US will collaborate helping India effectively counter the menace of improvised explosive devices (IED). India may soon establish a joint program to integrate counter-IED efforts of Defense Ministry, Home Ministry and agencies involved in dealing with terror incidents. The idea is being seriously looked at by the government following the recently concluded counter-IED meet between India and US in Washington. Sources said the four-day meet, which began on January 15, was an experience sharing exercise where officials from the internal security apparatus of both countries exchanged ideas on challenges in their respective countries, ways to counter them, nature of explosives and use of technology. The meet was significant given that India is one of the most dangerous places in the world as far as IED explosions are concerned recording more bomb blasts every year than Afghanistan. The Indian delegation included representation from home ministry, CRPF, NSG and NIA while the US team consisted of officials from FBI, Homeland Security, defense and department of justice.
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