RAIPUR: Ruling out the role of the Army in fighting Naxalite violence in the state, Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh on Tuesday admitted security lapses that led to the killing of key Congress leaders last weekend.

"The charge that we did not provide adequate security is not correct. The government did make arrangements to ensure the safety of leaders who were on the yatra. But definitely there are some security lapses. An inquiry has already been ordered to fix the responsibility," Singh said. Singh said strict action will be taken against those found responsible for the lapses.