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| Forces in Kashmir to get vehicle barriers, laser dazzlers to prevent more Pulwama-like attacks | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 21: In the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack on a CRPF convoy, the government has decided to immediately deploy new equipment for forces in the valley, including barriers to stop explosive-laden vehicles like the one that rammed into the convoy on February 14.
Top officials of the home ministry have agreed to immediately deploy the following equipment in the valley and on its routes:
Modular vehicle barrier: CRPF had earlier deployed these, but were very few in numbers. Now, authorities will use them in large numbers. These barriers will be able to stop explosive-laden speeding vehicle that are both heavy and light. In the February 14 Pulwama attack, an SUV stuffed with explosives rammed into a CRPF bus that was part of the 78-vehicle convoy moving on the Jammu-Srinagar highway.
Long range acoustic device: Announcements and warnings issued by security personnel will directly reach the suspected vehicle drivers.
Laser dazzler: With these dazzlers, a bright light will be flashed on the drivers of suspicious vehicles, which will force them to stop driving the vehicle any further.
According to home ministry sources, these systems are least lethal, most protective and their enhanced deployment will come with immediate effect.
The home ministry has been mulling over various options to secure convoy movement in the valley after the Pulwama attack. The government has also been looking at changing the timings and routes of the convoy movement while also looking at avoiding long transits that risk the forces. |
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