INFILTRATION IN J&K
LOK SABHA
The infiltration
level along the Jammu and Kashmir level continued to remain as
high as in the previous years. The Army proposed to retain several
forward posts along the Line of Control during the winter months
in its attempt to choke infiltration. The infiltration level continued
to remain as high as in the previous years.
In 2003 till date,
a total of 104 infiltration attempts have been foiled in which
269 terrorists have been killed and a large number forced to abandon
infiltration. It is, however assessed that approximately 1000
terrorists may have entered into India during the current year.
Adequate military
measures have been taken to intercept and eliminate terrorist
groups attempting to infiltrate in J&K. The counter measures
include surveillance of all known routes of infiltration, including
deployment of unattended ground sensors, construction of fence
along the Line of Control and multi-tiered deployment of troops.
The counter infiltration posture is constantly being reviewed
based on intelligence inputs. Notwithstanding, these measures,
the prevailing terrain configuration and climatic conditions,
make it extremely difficult to completely seal the LoC.
All necessary arrangements
for Army's stay during winter months have been made. The posts
on Line of control have been adequately stocked and equipped to
continue with their present posture of deployment.
This information
was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written
reply Shri YV Rao in Lok Sabha today.
