(a) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to the newsitem captioned `Ultra movement remains unchecked` appearing in `Hindustan Times` dated March 5, 2000;
(b) if so, the facts of the matter reported therein; and
(c) the action proposed to be taken against the security agencies posted at the border?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a): Yes Sir, the Government is aware of the news item.
(b) and (c): As per information provided by the State Government, on 2nd March, 2000, some infilitrators wearing Indian army uniforms sneaked into Indian territory near Jhiri village. On being challenged by our security forces, they retreated into Pak occupied territory leaving behind a large amount of their arms and ammunition as well as medicines and packed edibles bearing Pakistan`s markings.