Times of Islamabad

Indian Border Security Forces launch operations on international border with Pakistan

Indian Border Security Forces launch operations on international border with Pakistan

NEW DELHI – Indian Border Security Forces have launched Operation SardHawa” along international borders with Pakistan.

As per India media report, operation was launched on Thursday under whichthe BSF will conduct security operations on international borders.

Advanced weaponry and sophisticated surveillance equipment has been alsodeployed.

Officers have been posted alongside border personnel to boost theirmotivation. According to sources, “Operation Sard Hawa” will last tillJanuary 30.

To prevent intruders from taking advantage of the fog and cross the border,BSF undertakes this operation to increase watch.

Advanced weaponry has also been made available to the force this year forbetter surveillance. Police posts close to the border will be on alert aswell during this operation.

Continuous patrolling will be done by BSF officers along the border fencewith the help of vehicles. Camel patrolling is also set to increase duringthis time. These special precautions have been carried during ‘OperationSard Hawa” as opposed to other times.

According to sources, this time the intelligence wing of the BSF is alsoactivated. Apart from this, secret service agencies have been alsocontacted by the BSF to keep a close eye on all the activities taking placein the region.