JAMMU : Northern Command Army Commander Lt Gen D S Hooda today said in view of recent terror attacks in Kathua and Samba districts and melting of snow on the Line of Control, the deployment of Army troops along the borders has been increased.
“Taking precautions in view of Samba and Kathua terror attacks, the deployment of Army on the second-line of the international border has been increased,” Gen Hooda told mediapersons on the sidelines of a function here.
He said tight vigil was also being maintained on the LoC, while more troops have been deployed as with the onset of Summer, passes will open after melting of the snow and infiltration attempts will rise.
“But our troops are on alert and maintaining vigil on the borders,” he said adding that Army will successfully foil all cross-border attempts. The General further said around 350 militants are waiting at the launching pads across the IB and LoC to sneak into Indian Territory.
“Around 250 militants across IB and LoC in Jammu region and 100 across the LoC in Kashmir Valley are waiting to infiltrate but we are on alert and ready to face any challenging task,” said the Army Commander.
On ISIS, he said its presence is not there in Pakistan but near Afghanistan border. However, about Kashmir situation, the GOC-in-C apprehended that Separatists can play the spoilsport and disturb the peace but the state police can maintain law and order situation. (AGENCIES)
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