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| Security beefed up on LoC to prevent infiltration | | | Bashir Assad
Jammu, Dec 21: Following intelligence inputs about possible spurt in infiltration attempts from across the LoC, the Border Security Force (BSF) has begun installing Close-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) in the sensitive areas and at the first place Poonch district has been identified for the installation.
Well placed sources told Early Times today that the department has started installation of CCTVs along LoC in Poonch sector and the same will be extended to other sensitive places like Keran, Machil sectors in North Kashmir and some places along International Border in Jammu-Kathua districts.
Police sources said the to deter possible spurt in infiltration attempts from across the border as reported by intelligence agencies, the BSF has started installation of CCTVs and at the first place as many as 16 CCTV towers and cameras would be installed within next two months in Poonch sector, SSP Poonch, Shamsher Hussain said.
Shamsher said that in a bid to secure border areas and curb intrusion attempts in Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces have began installing a network of CCTVs.
"There is a need to install CCTV cameras in Kashmir, especially Poonch for effective surveillance," said Hussain. Another senior police official said that installation of CCTVs will be extended to other sensitive areas in Jammu and Kashmir division soon.
Meanwhile, the armed forces have stepped up vigilance and patrolling, along LoC and International Border to restrict infiltration bids by militants.
BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Virender Singh has said the cameras are helping the forces to maintain strict vigil eye along the border.
"In winters, when heavy fog envelops the area, normal surveillance cameras do not function properly which is why we have installed high-resolution Closed-Circuit Television (CCTVs). These cameras have high power and can give us a clear view even in thick fog, and that is why, we are installing them," he has said.
Although artillery fire frequently rattles the Line of Control (LoC), infiltration and cross-border ambushes have become rare.
Singh has said the border is intact and forces are alert to foil infiltration bids.
"A few days ago, there were reports in the media that four infiltrators had crossed the border. However, I want to confirm that no such infiltration took place. The border is intact and our forces are alert. There is no breach; all our obstacle systems are fully functional without any interference," he has added. |
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