Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacted with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Sanchu Post in Rajasthan's Bikaner on Tuesday. He reiterated the Union government's commitment to achieving "zero infiltration" along India's borders. Shah also virtually inaugurated new women's barracks for BSF personnel.
During the visit, Shah praised the BSF for guarding the borders under extreme weather conditions and lauded their role during Operation Sindoor, Hindustan Times reported.
He said BSF personnel had fulfilled their duty to the nation "without caring for scorching heat, severe cold, rain, dense forests, snow-covered peaks, or temperatures ranging from 45 degrees to minus 45 degrees Celsius."
Shah praises BSF, mentions Operation Sindoor
Referring to cross-border security challenges, Shah said the Narendra Modi government follows a policy of "ruthlessly giving a befitting reply to any attempt by terrorists".
He also praised the force for its actions during Operation Sindoor.
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"Wherever the BSF held the frontlines, they stood firm with complete determination. Wherever required, BSF personnel gave a befitting reply to Pakistan in keeping with their proud tradition," he said.
Focus on infiltration and drone threats
The Home Minister said the government aims to ensure "zero infiltration" through what he described as a "quadrangular security grid" involving the BSF, the Army, local administration, and residents of border areas.
"The responsibility for securing the Pakistan and Bangladesh borders lies with the BSF. Along both these borders, we have to strengthen the quadrilateral security grid," Shah said.
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On the same day that the Union government announced a committee on demographic change, Shah also urged BSF personnel to monitor any "unnatural demographic change" in villages near border regions.
He further announced that anti-drone systems would begin to be installed within the next six months to tackle cross-border drone activity, HT reported.
Shah said authorities must not only monitor drones crossing the border, but also identify those receiving them inside India and using the material for "anti-national activities".
