J&K: Movement of paramilitary convoys by road will continue, says Home Ministry

Srinagar, February 18: The Union Home Ministry has said, the movement of paramilitary convoys by road for logistical and operational reasons will continue in Jammu and Kashmir as it is necessary.

 

In a statement, the Ministry also said, it has significantly enhanced air courier services in all sectors to cut travel time of troops. The clarification came in the wake of reports suggesting that the central government has rejected a proposal to ferry personnel of paramilitary forces from the Jammu-Srinagar sector by chopper.

The Ministry rejected media reports that air transit facility in the Jammu-Srinagar sector for CRPF troops has not been allowed. It said, air courier service for transportation of jawans of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces are already in operation for quite some time.

It added that in Jammu and Kashmir sector, Air Courier Service for transportation of Jawans of CAPFs is already in operation for quite some time. This included initially the Jammu-Srinagar-Jammu Sector. The air support is also provided from Indian Air Force as and when required.

The Home Ministry, however, said the movement of convoys by road for logistical and operational reasons has been and will continue to be necessary. This is also the case with the Army