Lt-Guv briefed on security situation along IB

Jammu, January 7

BSF Inspector-General NS Jamwal on Thursday called on Jammu and Kashmir Lt-Governor Manoj Sinha and briefed him about the security situation along the international border (IB), officials said.

The officer also apprised Sinha about the threats prevailing on the border with Pakistan, the counter measures being taken by the Border Security Force (BSF) to meet the challenges and the border protection grid, they said.

Several issues related to border areas, including development of Suchetgarh and Chamliyal as tourist destinations jointly by the BSF and the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, were also discussed, the officials said.

Jamwal also strongly batted for road connectivity to the BSF posts and areas along the IB for the benefit of people, they said.

The Jammu and Kashmir Government’s assistance was also sought to clear wild growth in the areas along the fences of the border to encourage farming, the officials said.

The IG sought Sinha’s intervention for speedy disposal of land acquisition cases for the creation of BSF infrastructure, they said.

He also invited Sinha to visit the border areas to interact with locals and the BSF troops, the official said. — PTI