BSF fully alert to foil infiltration threat by terrorists: IG BSF

Rajouri, Nov 13: BSF’s Inspector General (IG) Jammu Frontier, D K Boora today said that his force is fully alert to foil infiltration threat by terrorists on border.

He added that a strong border security grid is in place to foil nefarious designs by terrorists. The IG BSF was addressing a press conference in Rajouri on the sidelines of his visit.

Replying to a question of prevailing threat regarding rise in infiltration attempts, he said that forces never consider this rise as a new threat. “ This always looms. Rise and decline in number of terrorists on launch pads keeps on going. BSF always remains in alert mode to foil infiltration even by a single terrorist, D K Boora said.

BSF officer further said that a strong border security grid is also in place which ensures that even if the terrorists manage to infiltrate from anywhere, they are neutralised before reaching the hinterland.

“Our neighbouring country (Pakistan) always tries to push terrorists (for subversive activities). I want to assure the people that our protection grid (on the borders) is very strong, laced with modern weapons and adequate manpower. No attempt of infiltration will be allowed and the borders will be kept fully safe,” the IG BSF said.

Asked whether there is any possibility of increased infiltration attempts with the onset of the winter and foggy conditions, he said, " It is nothing new."

"Every year, the situation of snow and fog comes and accordingly measures are taken so it is not a new thing which is happening for the first time,” Boora said. Asked about the use of drones by Pakistan to smuggle weapons and narcotics, he said adequate measures have already been taken in this regard.

On the recent encounter in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu where three terrorists were killed and an earlier encounter in Kathua where two terrorists were eliminated, he said such incidents show that the security forces are working in close coordination.