Srinagar, Mar 29: In anticipation of the forthcoming Parliamentary elections, Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel, alongside the Army on the Line of Control (LoC), have intensified their vigilance to counter any potential infiltration bids from across the border, BSF Inspector General (Kashmir Frontier) Ashok Yadav said.
Addressing reporters in Srinagar, Yadav highlighted the preparedness of the security forces amidst the electoral season, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring a smooth electoral process. “During this critical electoral period, we stand prepared to counter any infiltration endeavors. Our ongoing area domination exercises attest to our readiness,” stated Yadav.
Elaborating on the operational approach, Yadav disclosed, “Our strategy involves comprehensive planning to assert control over targeted regions. We’ve meticulously crafted vulnerability maps, guiding our area domination exercises. With these measures in place, our forces possess the capability to thwart any infiltration endeavors.”
Expressing satisfaction with the level of preparedness along the borders, Yadav asserted, “We stand ready to counter any infiltration attempt, given the significant deployment of our forces across the hinterland.”
Acknowledging the heightened risk during pivotal events, Yadav stressed the imperative of fortifying the security apparatus. “In anticipation of the upcoming Parliamentary elections, we have bolstered the security grid. There is a perpetual risk of heightened infiltration attempts during such crucial periods,” he warned.
Yadav shed light on the vulnerability analysis undertaken by the security forces, taking into account factors like the melting of snow, which could facilitate infiltration. “We have conducted a thorough vulnerability analysis, considering various factors including the melting of snow, which may aid infiltration efforts,” he explained.
Regarding deployment specifics, Yadav confirmed the dispatch of sixty-five companies to the Kashmir valley, reinforcing the existing security infrastructure and ensuring a robust defense mechanism ahead of the elections.
BSF, Army Ramp Up Vigilance on LoC to Thwart Infiltration Attempts Ahead of Elections: IG BSF Kashmir Frontier
