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| Antony asks Army to be tough on J&K infiltration | | | New Delhi, Mar 24- The Defence Minister, AK Antony today directed the Army to deal with the situation arising out the recent terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir with ‘utmost firmness’. Antony, who held a detailed review of the security situation emphasized that the incidents highlight the nature of threat the country faces from the terrorists. Sixteen militants were killed by the Security Forces in Kupwara district in the last five days while eight Army men, including an officer, also lost their lives in the operation.
The meeting was attended among others by Chief of Army Staff General, Deepak Kapoor, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Suresh Mehta, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major and the Defence Secretary Vijay Singh.
The implementation of decisions relating to Maritime Security was reviewed in detail by the Defence Minister in a separate meeting with the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mehta, Director General Coast Guard Vice Admiral Anil Chopra and other senior officers of Navy, Coast Guard and MoD. The issues included the setting up of Coastal Radar Stations to provide coverage to the entire coastline. This will be done by the Coast Guard in a time bound manner. Other Cabinet decisions relating to Maritime Security such as Joint Control Room of Navy and Coast Guard and acquisition of Ships and Aircraft were also reviewed. Antony was apprised of the steps being taken by the Navy and Coast Guard to provide secure cordons along the coast through intensified patrolling by ships and through continuous aerial surveillance.
Another meeting is proposed to be held on the Maritime Security issue next week in which representatives of other Ministries and organizations including MHA, Ministry of Shipping, Petroleum and Natural Gas will also be involved.
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