JAMMU/NEW DELHI: BSF dismantled 118 Pakistani forward posts and surveillance networks along the Jammu frontier that will take years to be repaired, Union home minister Amit Shah said Friday, lauding the force for its tenacious response to Islamabad’s aggression in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor .
Shah was speaking while meeting BSF troopers in Jammu’s Poonch , his first visit after Operation Sindoor to J&K, where he also vowed to leave “no stone unturned” for Amarnath Yatra from July 3 to Aug 9 with full security measures and facilities.
“When Pakistan responded to our anti-terror operations by attacking our borders and civilian areas, it was the BSF jawans of Jammu frontier who retaliated,” Shah said, referring to the May 7 strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22 in Pahalgam.
Commending the “ Seema Praharis (border sentinels)” for “knocking down Pakistan’s surveillance systems one by one” and which the adversary may take at least 4-5 years to reinstall”, Shah highlighted that this done in “just three days (May 7 to 10)”. He attributed this to information BSF had discreetly gathered through keen observation of Pakistani border posts during peacetime.
“Pakistan has suffered the biggest blow to its communication systems and surveillance equipment. This proves that even during peacetime, you (BSF) kept a vigilant eye... Based on your accurate intelligence, a precise counter-strategy was prepared well in advance. When the opportunity arose, you implemented it with success,” Shah said amid cheers from the jawans.
Lauding BSF personnel deployed in Jammu, Rajouri and Kutch for “guarding the border with utmost alertness, dedication and valour”, Shah said he was among them to convey the gratitude of the country’s 140 crore citizens. “When the enemy commits any type of aggression on the international border, BSF, being the first line of defence, is the first to take it on its chin,” Shah said.
The home minister was accompanied by J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, Union home secretary Govind Mohan and other top officials. “In any situation -- be it snow-clad areas, desert, deep forests, swamps or mountains, for 365 days a year and 24 hours a day, BSF personnel remain in position, vigilant, and dedicated. No attack can cause much damage within the hinterland, as the first line of defence is always the chest of a BSF soldier,” Shah said.
Shah also addressed a gathering in Poonch town after distributing appointment letters to family members of those killed in recent Pakistani shelling. At least 13 civilians, including three minors, died in Poonch alone. The govt will soon unveil a separate package for shelling-affected families, Shah said, adding 90,000 bunkers have been built along LoC and more will be set up to protect civilians.
“I admire the courage of the people of Poonch and its administration for the way they responded to Pakistani shelling,” Shah said. The minister contrasted the Pakistani shelling on civilian areas in J&K, including religious sites, with India’s precise and targeted strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan when Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7.
Referring to last month’s Pahalgam attack, Shah lauded the J&K people’s unity against terror. “India under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi has sent a clear message that any attack on civilians will not be tolerated and will be responded to more effectively and with accuracy. Terror and trade cannot go together. Blood and water cannot flow together. This is our policy and we will fight every terrorist activity on our soil,” Shah said.
Chairing a security review meeting in Jammu late Thursday in the presence of LG Sinha, Shah reaffirmed enhanced security for the 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra. Union home secretary Mohan, Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, J&K chief secretary Atal Dulloo and J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat were among top officials who attended the meeting.
“Evaluated security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims. Instructed to ensure utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the sacred journey,” Shah posted on X.
Shah was speaking while meeting BSF troopers in Jammu’s Poonch , his first visit after Operation Sindoor to J&K, where he also vowed to leave “no stone unturned” for Amarnath Yatra from July 3 to Aug 9 with full security measures and facilities.
“When Pakistan responded to our anti-terror operations by attacking our borders and civilian areas, it was the BSF jawans of Jammu frontier who retaliated,” Shah said, referring to the May 7 strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22 in Pahalgam.
Commending the “ Seema Praharis (border sentinels)” for “knocking down Pakistan’s surveillance systems one by one” and which the adversary may take at least 4-5 years to reinstall”, Shah highlighted that this done in “just three days (May 7 to 10)”. He attributed this to information BSF had discreetly gathered through keen observation of Pakistani border posts during peacetime.
“Pakistan has suffered the biggest blow to its communication systems and surveillance equipment. This proves that even during peacetime, you (BSF) kept a vigilant eye... Based on your accurate intelligence, a precise counter-strategy was prepared well in advance. When the opportunity arose, you implemented it with success,” Shah said amid cheers from the jawans.
Lauding BSF personnel deployed in Jammu, Rajouri and Kutch for “guarding the border with utmost alertness, dedication and valour”, Shah said he was among them to convey the gratitude of the country’s 140 crore citizens. “When the enemy commits any type of aggression on the international border, BSF, being the first line of defence, is the first to take it on its chin,” Shah said.
The home minister was accompanied by J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, Union home secretary Govind Mohan and other top officials. “In any situation -- be it snow-clad areas, desert, deep forests, swamps or mountains, for 365 days a year and 24 hours a day, BSF personnel remain in position, vigilant, and dedicated. No attack can cause much damage within the hinterland, as the first line of defence is always the chest of a BSF soldier,” Shah said.
Shah also addressed a gathering in Poonch town after distributing appointment letters to family members of those killed in recent Pakistani shelling. At least 13 civilians, including three minors, died in Poonch alone. The govt will soon unveil a separate package for shelling-affected families, Shah said, adding 90,000 bunkers have been built along LoC and more will be set up to protect civilians.
“I admire the courage of the people of Poonch and its administration for the way they responded to Pakistani shelling,” Shah said. The minister contrasted the Pakistani shelling on civilian areas in J&K, including religious sites, with India’s precise and targeted strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan when Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7.
Referring to last month’s Pahalgam attack, Shah lauded the J&K people’s unity against terror. “India under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi has sent a clear message that any attack on civilians will not be tolerated and will be responded to more effectively and with accuracy. Terror and trade cannot go together. Blood and water cannot flow together. This is our policy and we will fight every terrorist activity on our soil,” Shah said.
Chairing a security review meeting in Jammu late Thursday in the presence of LG Sinha, Shah reaffirmed enhanced security for the 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra. Union home secretary Mohan, Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, J&K chief secretary Atal Dulloo and J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat were among top officials who attended the meeting.
“Evaluated security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims. Instructed to ensure utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the sacred journey,” Shah posted on X.
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