How India plans to secure Jammu and Kashmir's borders with advanced electronic surveillance systems

The Central government is intensifying efforts to secure Jammu and Kashmir’s borders by installing advanced electronic surveillance systems.  

 

The new systems will provide instant alerts and faster responses to suspicious movements along the border. The technological push follows recent security concerns. 

 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the move during his visit to the Border Security Force (BSF) outpost ‘Vinayak’ near the International Border in Kathua’s Hiranagar sector. He is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, which ends today.  

 

 

The Home Minister stated that the government is developing over 20 technology-driven projects to strengthen border security. These include systems to detect underground tunnels used for infiltration, as well as anti-drone technology.  

 

 

He confirmed that two electronic surveillance models have already been developed and are being tested. “By March next year, we expect solid results that will help soldiers monitor and respond to threats more effectively,” he said.  

 

 

 

 

 

On 27 March, five militants infiltrated through Hiranagar’s Sanyal area and were later cornered in Kathua’s forested Safiyan Jakhole. Two were killed in the operation, but four police personnel also died.  

 

 

During his visit, Shah—accompanied by Union MoS Dr Jitendra Singh, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, Home Secretary Govind Mohan, IB Director Tapan Deka, and BSF DG Daljit Singh Chaudhary—paid tribute to BSF Assistant Commandant Vinay Prasad, who died on duty in 2019.  

 

 

The Home Minister also inaugurated new border facilities, including eight women’s barracks, a multi-storey tower, and high-mast lighting. These projects, costing ₹47.22 crore, aim to enhance security and living conditions for BSF personnel.  

 

 

Praising the troops, Shah said their courage and dedication are the nation’s first line of defence.  

 

 

Jammu region has witnessed increased infiltration by militants from across the line of control and international border in the last three years. The increased focus of militants in Jammu comes in the wake of Article 370 abrogation by the BJP in 2019.

 

The militants in Jammu have carried out attacks against security personnel resulting in several casualties. They infiltrate and remain holed up inside the forests before trying to escape after carrying out strikes. The security forces have stepped up efforts to curb inflation and also attacks by militants. However, the threat of attacks persists.

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