Fri, Oct 15 05:38 PM
Jammu, Oct 15 (PTI) The BSF is conducting trial of anti-fog equipment to counter poor visibility, one the biggest challenges before it in winter to check infiltration attempts from across Jammu and Kashmir border. "The fog is the biggest challenge during winter season.
It is the most testing and critical period in view of very very poor visibility along the border. But we are going for anti-fog devices in this regard," Inspector General BSF, S Chatopadhay, told reporters after a function here today.
The aim is to provide the troops better visibility and these equipment are image enhancers. Trials of some anti-fog equipment was on, he said, adding that these are being conducted by the top scientists of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO).
Visibility across the world is a major problem to the security forces operating in such terrains. "It is testing and critical period as there is increase in intrusions, infiltration, ceasefire violations and firing incidents from across the border," Chatopadhay said.
There were 26 such incidents in 2009, but till July this year alone, there have been 36 such cases. "This shows an increase in such incidents," he said and added that "we have lodged protests with our counterparts in this regard.
"We have also shown them the proof of Rocket Projectile Grenades (RPGs), which were fired on our troops from across the border during intrusions and firing incidents," he said. Chatopadhay said the Pakistan Rangers have promised the BSF that they will keep a check and stop such incidents in future.
"There was a positive response from Pakistan Rangers. They have responded quickly and effectively to our complaints and are undertaking patrolling on the same pattern which we have adopted along this side," he said, adding that dense bushes on the other side, which were used by militants, have been cleared by them on the BSF''s request.
On modernisation of the border force, he said that the BSF is getting hi-tech security equipment and have been using hand-held thermal imagers, surveillance equipment, bullet and IED proof vehicles besides vision devices. There are 400 militants waiting to infiltrate into the country.
The winter strategy is being put in place for intense patrolling of the border areas and deployment of more men on the identified infiltration routes. To a question, Chatopadhay said that Pakistan has constructed two bunkers and two towers along the IB in violation of rules and that has been brought to their notice.
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