Srinagar, Dec 3: The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that five Indian soldiers were martyred in terrorist attacks along the Line of Control (LoC) on the Indo-Pak border int he year 2021-2022 while no casualty eas reported in 2023.
The Minister said that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and is committed to dismantle the terror ecosystem.
He said that comprehensive measures have been taken to control terrorist activities along the border, resulting in reduced casualties.
The Minister said that close coordination between intelligence and security agencies at central and state levels has been ensured. The Multi Agency Centre (MAC) operates 24/7 to enable real-time intelligence sharing on terrorism-related matters, he said.
He said that specialized forces have been raised by states and union territories, supported by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the National Security Guard (NSG), to effectively handle terror-related incidents.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigates terrorism-related cases, while central agencies have conducted capacity-building programs for state forces to improve their handling of intelligence and terror cases.
The Minister said that border guarding forces maintain round-the-clock vigilance through regular patrolling, anti-tunneling operations, and observation posts along the LoC. Vulnerable border outposts have been strengthened with additional personnel and surveillance equipment, he said.
To prevent infiltration, the Minister said that the government has erected and maintained border fences and installed floodlights along the International Border. Advanced technological solutions, such as the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS), have also been implemented in vulnerable areas, he said.
The Minister said that strict advisories have been issued to border guarding forces to enhance vigilance and surveillance to thwart infiltration attempts.
The Minister said that the government’s proactive measures have significantly curtailed terrorist activities along the LoC. Govt is committed to protect India’s borders and ensure the safety of its citizens, he added.
