New Delhi: In recent weeks, India's strategy in dealing with the Naxals has been in focus after a spate of attacks. On Tuesday, Defence Minister AK Antony met the three service chiefs ahead of a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security that's likely to discuss the anti-Maoist strategy.
The services chiefs discussed the possibility of greater military involvement in fighting the Maoists and the possibility of training central forces at various Army facilities in counter-insurgency operations.
The Air Force said there would be no problem in providing more helicopters. The plan is to have at least 16 helicopters - two each for the eight Naxal-affected states.
But the Defence Minister says that no decision has been taken as yet on whether to use the Army against the Maoists.
"The government will take a decision after carefully examining all the pros and cons of various aspects," Defence Minister Antony said.