Indian security forces recently went almost 200 metres inside Pakistan to unearth a tunnel which was used by terrorists to infiltrate the Indian territory in Jammu & Kashmir.
“Security forces went inside Pakistan for almost 200 metres, the starting point of the tunnel, used by the terrorists eliminated last week by Indian security forces,” a top official claimed.
A 150-metre long underground tunnel estimated to have been used by terrorists for infiltrating inside Jammu & Kashmir was detected near International Border in Jammu & Kashmir’s Samba sector on November 22.
The security forces had then recovered mobile phones from the possession of terrorists killed by them which helped the forces to unearth the tunnel.
For his part, addressing the troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) during its 56th raising day event here, junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai on Tuesday said the recovery of tunnels and drones along the India-Pakistan border is a proof of the hostility of the neighbouring country towards India.
The Minister said there is an atmosphere of “uncertainty” along this border as ceasefire violations are often carried out by the other side.
“These activities are done by our neighbour to aid infiltration and smuggling of arms and drugs along the India-Pakistan border,” he said.
Rai praised the force for securing the borders despite harsh terrain and bad weather.
He officiated as the chief guest after Union Home Minister Amit Shah skipped the event due to some “important official work”, officials said.
The parade event started after over two hours’ delay at a BSF camp in south-west Delhi’s Chhawla area.
The 2.65 lakh personnel strong BSF was raised this day in 1965. It is primarily tasked to secure the frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The BSF is the world’s largest border guarding force deployed along 6386.36 km of International Border with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana assured the nation’s borders will be kept secure and impregnable. Asthana also delved in the BSF’s achievements, new initiatives and preparations to deal with future challenges.
At the event, Rai also flagged off the Infinity Ride 2020 of Aditya Mehta Foundation being supported by the BSF for the cause that aims to discover budding para sporting talent across the country.
The Infinity Ride 2020 is gruelling 3, 800 km cycle ride from Kashmir to Kanyakumari by 28 ‘Divyangjans’ of BSF and Aditya Mehta Foundation that began with DG BSF flagging it off from Srinagar on November 19 which will culminate in Kanyakumari on January 1, 2021.