New Delhi, Dec 6: Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Daljeet Singh Chaudhary on Friday revealed that the BSF has identified potential infiltration hotspots along the India-Bangladesh border and is taking proactive steps to prevent unauthorized access. Addressing an annual press conference, Chaudhary highlighted the deployment of advanced technology, including floodlights, cameras, and the Long-Range Reconnaissance and Observation System (LORROS), to enhance surveillance in vulnerable areas.
“These measures are part of our ongoing efforts to bolster security and prevent infiltration. We are actively monitoring the border, and strategic patrols, along with ambushes, are being set up to thwart any potential infiltration attempts,” Chaudhary said.
The BSF chief emphasized the critical role of intelligence sources in conducting operations and maintaining border security, adding that the BSF is working in close coordination with state authorities and the Army. “We have deployed our personnel across critical areas with specific instructions to prevent any infiltration. The state government and the Army are fully engaged in this operation,” he said.
Chaudhary also noted that while the BSF was continuously monitoring the situation, infiltration figures remain based on estimates and not confirmed intelligence. “If an infiltration incident occurs, it becomes clear there may have been unauthorized access in the area, but there is no concrete estimate of the figures at this point,” he clarified.
This statement comes amid growing concerns over terrorism and infiltration, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, where there have been reports of increasing infiltration attempts from Pakistan in recent months. Infiltration across sensitive regions, particularly along the Line of Control (LoC) and international borders, remains a persistent challenge, often linked to cross-border terrorism aimed at disrupting peace and stability.
Chaudhary further highlighted the BSF’s success in tackling aerial threats, stating that the force has shot down 257 drones on the Western Border (India-Pakistan) till November 30 this year. This is a significant increase from the 10 drones downed last year, reflecting the BSF’s heightened vigilance in countering aerial threats that are increasingly being used for smuggling and surveillance purposes.
The BSF’s enhanced technological capabilities and operational preparedness are a response to the growing security challenges at the border, as the force continues to strengthen its defenses against cross-border infiltration and terrorism.
