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)
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