‘Ready to counter infiltration attempts’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 10: BSF Inspector General, Jammu Frontier, Shashank Anand today said the force is ready with a winter strategy for the entire Jammu sector to counter any infiltration attempt by Pakistan-based terrorists to sneak into this side of the border by taking advantage of foggy conditions in the coming months.
Speaking to reporters here, he said intelligence reports suggest that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) have started regrouping after suffering massive damage during Operation Sindoor in May.
“In winter months, the biggest challenge (in Jammu sector) is posed by foggy conditions, which demand our jawans to remain on highest alert. Our winter strategy is ready and we are strengthening our alertness on the borders to thwart any attempt of infiltration by terrorists from across the border,” Anand said.
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The enemy is making repeated attempts to push terrorists from one side or the other but they have so far failed to succeed in their nefarious designs, he said.
“The BSF is in constant touch with its sister agencies, sharing intelligence pouring in from across the border. We are fully prepared to give a befitting response to the enemy,” Anand said.
He added that there is no need to panic as Indian forces are keeping a close watch on whatever movement happens across the border.
“The Armed Forces carried out missile strikes across the border in May under Operation Sindoor and destroyed nine terror infrastructure, including the major camps of LeT and JeM, while the BSF wiped out a number of terror launch pads along the International Border and the Line of Control.
“We are getting information that they have changed their hideouts and are regrouping once again. We will take appropriate action as needed, and we are ready for that,” the BSF IG said.
There is a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan in place but “if there are any attempts by the enemy to push foreign terrorists, we will not remain silent”.
“The Government has also given us a free hand to respond with a shell to a bullet from across the border and this message has clearly reached the jawans guarding the borders,” he said.
The IG also said that counter-drone measures and air defence systems proved very effective during Operation Sindoor, but “we should not be overconfident and adopt modern technology to further enhance our systems”.
“The 21st century warfare highlighted the use of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile systems and Artificial Intelligence in a big way. The BSF is not lacking behind in this race. We recently organized a ‘school of drone warfare’ event at our academy in Gwalior to enhance the skill of the jawans and officers.
“If there is a need, we will utilize the latest training to counter enemy drones, and also inflict losses on them using our own drone technology,” the officer said.
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