AMRITSAR, Feb 1: Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju today said “some gaps in security” led to Dina Nagar and Pathankot terror attacks in Punjab.
“There were some gaps in security that led to terror attacks in Punjab,” Rijiju told the media here.
He, however, said Punjab Government and the Centre were working jointly on security aspects following the twin terror attacks.
On infiltration of terrorists, Rijiju, who was on a two-day trip to Punjab, said that there were many gaps as somewhere barbed fencing was broken and at some places fencing was missing.
“Similarly there were some problems with the riverine area that also need immediate attention,” he said.
Union Government will give special attention to all security measures in Punjab to maintain peace and harmony, Rijiju said.
He said some elements are attempting to create disturbance in Punjab like 1980 period but peace will be maintained at any cost and there would be no compromise with the security even at international borders and BSF will also equipped with more infrastructure as per requirement.
Talking about Indo-Pak talks, he said if the dialogue with Pakistan is scheduled, the terror issue will be part of it.
The Centre will provide all possible help to Punjab as far as security issues are concerned, he said.
Talking about problems of farmers who cultivate agriculture land near the border, he said that their problems will be addressed on priority.
Replying to the queries of Afghan and Pakistan nationals who were living in India and seeking nationality here, he said Government of India has deputed a team of officers to look into it.
Rijiju today visited India-Pakistan border and reviewed the situation along the forward areas.
During his visit to border outpost Mahwa in Amritsar, Rijiju got himself acquainted with the situation along the international border and functioning of BSF troops which guard the border.
He assured the paramilitary personnel of all help from the Government in removing any kind of hindrance for effective domination on border areas.
“I am well aware of the hardship faced by BSF troops while performing their duties and look into the matter and try my best to provide all kind of assistance to ease the hardship faced by them,” he said. (PTI)
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