(a) whether the Government are aware that Pakistani Army and ISI are again preparing for proxy war;
(b) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the news-item regarding formation of Kashmir Liberation Army by Pak appearing in `Dainik Jagran` dated June 17, 2000;
(c) if so, the reaction thereto; and
(d) the policy being adopted by the Government to deal with the situation?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a) & (b): The Government is aware of the news item. Pakistan has been trying to bring various militant groups under one umbrella organisation to be known as Kashmir Liberation Army (KLA). But so far no activities of this organisation have come to notice.
(c) & (d): A constant watch is maintained on the situation both at the border/LoC and in the hinterland and all possible measures are taken to contain terrorism in the State and to frustrate the designs of elements hostile to India.