Maha CM to govt: Give me control of Force One

April 16, 2012 13:34

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithiviraj Chavan today sought powers of requisitioning aircraft in case of emergency situations for its anti-terror "Force One" created in the aftermath of 26/11 attacks. Speaking at the Chief Ministers Conference here, Chavan stressed for laying great emphasis on intelligence gathering mechanism and also batted for creation of a National Counter
Terrorism Centre.

He said for smooth movement within the state of the "Force One", an anti-terror force created in the aftermath of terror strike of 2008, the Centre may consider delegating powers of requisition of aircraft in emergency situations.

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