AMN / NEW DELHI
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has said that the Government of India has adopted a multi-pronged approach to stop cross-border intrusions and secure the territories.
In a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today, Mr Rai said, the multi-pronged approach include deployment of Border Guarding Forces along the International Borders, effective domination of the borders by patrolling, laying Nakas, manning observation posts along the borders, vulnerability mapping of Border Out Posts, deployment of surveillance equipment, strengthening of intelligence network, erection of border fencing and floodlighting and deployment of technological solutions in non-feasible areas like riverine gaps.
He said, regular attempts for infiltration by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir are sponsored and supported from across the border. Mr Rai informed that during the last 12 months, there were 176 infiltration attempts and net estimated infiltration was 111.