Infiltration Bids and Steps to Check Them

PIB Release	17:14 IST

There are no significant incidences of infiltration on Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, Indo-Myanmar and Indo-China borders.   Similarly, there are no reports to indicate the infiltration bids from sea into the coastal areas.  Although Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Pakistan borders are prone to infiltration, number of apprehended infiltrators on these borders during the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 (upto June) indicate a decline as shown below : Year No. of persons apprehended for infiltration TOTAL Indo-Pakistan border Indo-Bangladesh border 2008 136 3175 3311 2009 83 2460 2543 2010 (upto June) 64 939 1003 Details of infiltrators apprehended/killed and number of casualties of Border Security Force personnel during the year 2009 and 2010 on Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Pakistan borders are asunder : Year Indo-Pakistan border Indo-Bangladesh border Infiltrators apprehended Infiltrators killed Casualties of BSF personnel in action Infiltrators apprehended Infiltrators killed Casualties of BSF personnel in action 2009 83 11 11 2460 16 2 2010 (Upto15thJuly) 64 11 2 939 13 1             Regarding the sea borders, as per the information available, during the year 2009-10, a total of 166 fishing boats of Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Myanmar have been apprehended along with 959 crew, whilst fishing in Indian waters, for violation under Maritime Zone of India Act, 1981. Nationality-wise details of infiltrators apprehended during 2010 are indicated below : Indo-Pakistan border (Nos.) Indo-Bangladesh border (Nos.) Indians Bangla-deshis Pakis-tanis Others Total Indians Bangla-deshis Others Total 2010 (Upto  15thJuly) --- 05 58 01 64 117 806 16 939 There are no confirmed reports suggesting that infiltrators have created current disturbance in Srinagar. The Government have adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross-border infiltration which, inter-alia, includes round the clock surveillance & patrolling on the borders and establishment of observation posts; construction of border fencing and flood lighting; introduction of modern and hi-tech surveillance equipment; upgradation of intelligence set up and coordination with the State Governments and concerned intelligence agencies.             The following steps have, inter-alia, been taken by the Government for strengthening the coastal security apparatus and to check infiltration from the sea : (i)           The Indian Coast Guard has been additionally designated as the authority responsible for coastal security in territorial waters, including areas to be patrolled by the Coastal Police. (ii)         Enhancement of patrolling and surveillance in coastal areas by Coastal Police, the Coast Guard, Customs and the Indian Navy. (iii)       Setting up of 12 additional Coast Guard Stations. This was stated  by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri MullappallyRamachandran  in written reply to a question  in the Rajya Sabha  today. RS/KKA