PATNA, Dec. 29 -- Five regional units of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Bihar Police will be set up to monitor anti-national activities, said additional director general (ADG), ATS, Pankaj Darad on Monday.

Apart from Patna, the units will be setup in Gaya, Motihari, Darbhanga and Purnia. Altogether 346 new posts will also be created for this.

The police headquarters had sent a proposal to the home department, detailing the significance of having five units at different places in view of the ground realities and past history, Darad told media persons.

The five regional units of the ATS will monitor and take required action under their jurisdiction. Every regional team will be headed by DSP-rank officer.

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