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The policy was drawn up on Monday during a meeting of chief ministers and other top officials of Indian states affected by Maoist violence. It follows a recent spike in guerrilla attacks in eastern and southern India that left dozens of people dead. The meeting also comes after Maoist groups in India said this month they would link up with their counterparts in troubled Nepal -- where rebels are trying to overthrow the monarchy.
âWe will act to see the menace is eliminated,â Patil told reporters after chairing the meeting.
He said New Delhi would combine force with a soft approach. âWe (also) want to bring about development to do away with injustice and provide employment,â he said.
Patil also said the federal government would help states affected by Maoist violence set up joint task forces to coordinate anti-guerrilla operations across state boundaries. âThe intelligence-sharing machinery should (also) be strengthened and intelligence should be exchanged between states,â he said, adding the federal government would strengthen state police forces.