No information on infiltration: Army

SRINAGAR, July 16:Rejecting reports about sudden spurt in so called �successful� infiltration by militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Defence authorities in Kashmir today said the counter infiltration grid is on high alert and working properly.�We do not have any information that 70 militants had managed to enter Jammu and Kashmir since May this year,� Defence ministry spokesman Lt Colonel J S Brar said.He said there were a few attempts by militants to cross� into this side after snow started melting on higher reaches, particularly infiltration routes.But, he said, alert troops guarding the Line of Control� (LoC) foiled their attempts and neutralised the infiltrators.�We have a counter infiltration grid working, which is� often reviewing the strategy to foil any such attempt,� Lt Col Brar said adding �even during the winter months, when there was heavy snowfall, we did not lower our guard�.He said senior Army commanders are regularly discussing� the situation on the borders with field commanders posted on LoC.He said besides night and foot patrolling, troops are also keeping a close vigil on the borders with sophisticated equipment.Defence and police authorities have already warned that� next few months will be very crucial as attempts will be made by the militants to sneak into this side.Senior Army and police officers have said that a large� number of militants are waiting at launch pads across the border to sneak into this side before the infiltration routes are closed again due to snowfall.(UNI)