Question : INFILTRATION OF TERRORISTS FROM PAKISTAN



(a) whether the Government has lodged its protest with Pakistan in view of the incidents of infiltration by the terrorists under the cover of heavy firing by Pakistani army from across the border;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to prevent such incidents of infiltration of terrorists in connivance of Pakistan Army?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)

(a) & (b) The matter of cross border infiltration and ceasefire violations has been taken up strongly with the Government of Pakistan including at the highest levels. The Government of Pakistan has been urged to implement its commitments that it would not allow its territory or territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner.

(c) Government are committed to taking all necessary steps to safeguard the security of its citizens and territory.