NEW DELHI : Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today asserted that security forces are on high alert to thwart any attempt of terrorists to infiltrate in Jammu and Kashmir from across the border.
Talking to reporters here Mr Parrikar said, ” We are on alert for stopping infiltration.” To a question what action plans the government has put in place to stop infiltration, he said, “Action plans are not discussed in front of TV cameras. Our plans are visible on the ground.”
Mr Parrikar said, “You have seen one of our action plans where systematic special forces were used quickly, eliminating 4 people who were trying to infiltrate.
When asked about his statement in which he talked about “neutralizing terrorists through terrorists”, that attracted sharp reactions from across the border, Mr Parrikar mocked Pakistan by using a Hindi phrase.
When asked in Hindi, “Aapkay ek bayaan say Pakistan ko bohat mirchi lagii lagta hai, Mr Parrikar said, ” I wont reply on Pakistan reaction,” but quickly added, ” par mirchi toh Andhra-vaali lagi hai (they are hurt by hot Andhra Chilli).
Asked about military sales to Pakistan by the US, whose Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter is currently on a three-day visit to India, the Defence Minister said, “In general, any arms-sale to Pakistan is a matter of concern to India.” (AGENCIES)
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