The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are around the corner and the BSF has said that the border is sensitized and all precautionary measures are in place to foil any attempt by the terrorists to hold a sway over the polls. BSF Inspector General of Jammu Frontier, D K Boora, said this on Tuesday when interacting with the media in Bhadra, Doda district. This region inside seven other districts including 24 assembly segments in south Kashmir and the Chenab valley is in the first phase of polls on September 18.
Counter-Infiltration Measures
IG D K Boora pointed to the fact that adequate measures in terms of counter infiltration measures have been put in place along the border to ensure that militant groups do not infiltrate from Pakistan. The BSF with other security Operation has stepped up the vigil along the LoC and the International border. He said that hi-tech surveillance equipment’s, drones, and night vision devices are being employed to keep vigil along the border areas 24/7.
The Inspector General also explained regarding the intelligence inputs used in foiling infiltration attempts saying that through deployment with the local police, the security forces are helping in countering any such threat. He said that the BSF is ready to meet whatever challenges that may come during this election period.
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The first phase of the assembly elections is especially crucial as it is includes the sensitive areas of South Kashmir and the Chenab Valley. These places have always harbored militants and therefore the incorporation of free and fair elections without violence in these parts is cardinal for the success of the elections in Jammu and Kashmir. These functions of the BSF in cordon security hence stand as crucial in ensuring peace and stability so that the democracy should not be interfered with.
IG Boora’s words were made at times when there is increasing concern over the likelihood of disruption of the election by the terrorists groups. That is why his statement about the security of the borders and the increased vigilance of the BSF has a positive impact on residents of the Jammu and Kashmir and anything that can disrupt it.
Conclusion
Assembly elections in the Jammu and Kashmir state are upcoming and are a vital part of political process in the region and in order to make the most of it and work for establishing a great political environment and to avoid any disturbances in the elections, the BSF has ensured that borders are secured. The measures being taken by the BSF and many more security forces are in anticipation of stopping any disruption by terrorist activities so that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are provided with a secure environment to carry out their democratic rights.
