JAMMU : In the wake of Centre Government’s clearance to raise 180 bunkers along International border across Jammu, Inspector General BSF, Jammu Frontier Rakesh Sharma today termed it as welcome step asserting that it will benefit the civilians in the bordering hamlets.
“It is a good step that the Parliament has approved our proposal of raising 180 bunkers along IB in Jammu,” Mr Sharma told reporters this morning at the sidelines of plantation drive function to register BSF into Limca Book of Records at Headquarters, Paloura.
The IG said, “raising of bunkers will help in shielding civilians living in border villages during cross border firing like incidents,” adding that once the State Government gives nod, the work will start.
On security scenario ahead of Independence Day, the officer said, “we are on alert and any attempt of infiltration from across the border will be foiled.”
“Apart from this if Pakistan violates ceasefire, BSF will give befitting reply to it,” he added. He further said there is sufficient deployment of BSF personnel along the border to face any challenge and in assistance with other agencies and forces, tight security has been put in place. On movement of anti-national elements across the fence, the IG said, “so far no such movement has been seen but if any elements tries to infiltrate to this side, he will be neutralised.”
The top BSF officer however, claimed that the border is peaceful except Akhnoor Sector where tension prevails but vigil is being maintained and troops are keeping hawk’s eye so that no unwanted movement is allowed close to the border and also keeping watch on every activity across the border for peaceful celebrations of Independence Day in the region. (AGENCIES)
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