(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance that Pak troops indulge in deliberate firing to give cover to infiltrators to cross the border;
(b) if so, whether the army is unable to prevent such infiltrations;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the action to be taken to check such infiltrations?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b) to (d): In J&K, along the LC Sector, the Army has adopted a robust counter infiltration
strategy which has an appropriate mix of technology and human resource to check infiltration
effectively. Innovative troop deployment, efficient use of surveillance and monitoring devices
and the LC fence have enhanced the ability to detect and intercept terrorists attempting to
infiltrate / exfiltrate. The trends of infiltration is constantly monitored and requisite
actions are initiated to minimize infiltration. The counter infiltration posture of the Army
is an effective deterrent to infiltration attempts by terrorists.