New Delhi: Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to take a decision within three months on a PIL alleging that private sale and manufacture of combat apparel was a threat to national security.

Terrorists posing as security personnel have in the past launched attacks in India, including at the Pathankot Air Force base. The High Court asked the Ministry of Defence to treat the petition as a representation and to take a decision on it.

The court disposed off the plea by an NGO – Fight for Human Rights; which had sought steps to curb private sale and manufacture of combat apparel used by armed forces.