India Looks to Secure Pakistan Border

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The government of the Northern district, Punjab, in India has offered to put its own UAVs in the sky and patrol boats in the water as it told India’s home minister, Rajnath Singh. Recently, the rivers surrounding the district that spread over a 90km area in the border between Indian and Pakistan seem to be a big concern for Punjab. Punjab shares 553-km border with Pakistan.

According to The Times of India, the Border Security Force has already installed 44 high mast floodlights in the riverine areas where construction of fence is not possible.

The government has identified 30 such river entry points near the border across six districts in Punjab. The state government pointed out that during attacks both in Dinanagar and Pathankot riverine routes were used for infilitration.

Bullet-proof tractors are making a comeback nearly after three decades in Punjab after they were first introduced by KPS Gill to combat pro-Khalistan terrorists in early 90s. There will be 11 armoured personnel carrier, each at a cost of Rs 36.3 lakh and light bullet proof carrier (4-6 personnel) for Rs 41.8 lakh each.

The government also stated that checkposts at three national highways with Jammu and Kashmir, spread over 70km  which are loosely manned with district police will be enforced. The government also told the home minister that an 11-feet-wide path running along the border, nearly 400 acres, is being acquired by Punjab government.