Infiltration across LoC down by 70%: Army

WE HAVE PLANS IN PLACE TO MAINTAIN FULL CONTROL ON THE LOC , SAYS 15 CORPS GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING

A senior army commander on Sunday said that infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has reduced by 70% in comparison to last year.

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of army’s strategic 15 corps Lt Gen BS Raju said the forces were in full control of the LoC. “This year, we’ve been able to reduce infiltration by over 70% in comparison to last year. We remain in full control and are prepared for all contingencies,” he said in a video shared on Chinar Corps’ twitter handle.

“The LoC remains fairly active because Pakistan desires to infiltrate terrorists and do some mischief in our forward areas. Presently, due to the snow levels, the area of infiltration has definitely shrunk a bit so some sanity prevails on the LoC right now,” he said. He said ceasefire violations from the other side were basically to help militants sneak in.

“In response we target terrorist launch pads and also those who support the infiltration, especially forward posts of the enemy. We are aware of Pakistan’s designs and we have plans in place to maintain full control on the LoC,” he said.

The corps commander said that the counter infiltration system of the forces included not only the soldiers but modern technology as well.

‘Working on suitable surrender policy’

He said that they were presently working with the government for a suitable surrender policy.

“A well thought-out surrender policy will be of great help. At this stage I would say this is a work in progress, “he said.

He said that what was important was how to rehabilitate those who surrender.