India probes reports of ex-soldiers working illegally in Iraq

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India probes reports of ex-soldiers working illegally in Iraq

Mon May 3, 7:48 AM ET

NEW DELHI (AFP) - India said it has ordered a probe into reports that private security agencies have illegally hired 1,500 ex-combat troops as private guards to protect installations in Iraq (news - web sites).

Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha said Monday his ministry had asked the labour ministry to launch an inquiry "and take appropriate action against agencies which had fraudulently taken these men without valid documents."

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"Most companies there prefer Indian security agencies as we offer services at less than half the price," said chief executive Swaran Salaria.

Military sources said at least two other security agencies had hired ex-soldiers to work in Iraq.

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have entered the Mercenary bidnes as well?

Hmm, weonders never cease