Pakistan tries to bleed India with thousand cuts: Rajnath Singh in J&K

Rajnath Singh stated that Pakistan has been continuously trying to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir. But there has been a significant decline in militant activities in the union territory, he added.

NewsBharati    17-Jun-2022 11:26:35 AM
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New Delhi, June 17: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir in order to review the overall security situation. He visited the forward areas along the Line of Control in north Kashmir to take stock of the security situation along the border. He was accompanied by Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande and other senior Army officers, who briefed the defence minister about the operational preparedness of the troops, and the counter-infiltration measures being taken.
 
Pakistan tries to bleed India with thousand cuts: Rajnath Singh in J&K
Addressing the personnel, the Defence Minister stated that Pakistan has been continuously trying to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir. But there has been a significant decline in militant activities in the union territory, he added.
 
 
"Our neighbour has always resorted to anti-India activities. The state also witnessed terror activities in the past. Due to the relentless efforts of the personnel of Armed Forces, BSF, CRPF & J&K Police, there has been a significant decline in the number of terror activities in the state recently."
 
Further, he said, "Pakistan continuously tries to disturb peace in the country through its approach of bleed India with a thousand cuts. But, our security forces are such a protective shield for this country that whoever tries to break it, bleeds himself. The Nation has immense faith in our forces who are always ready to deal with any situation."
 
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Rajnath Singh was briefed on the existing ceasefire agreement on the LoC, development works on field fortifications, counter infiltration grid, operational preparedness and Army-citizen connect in border areas. Upon his arrival at 15 Corps HQs, he was briefed by the GOC 15 Corps on the overall security situation prevalent on Line of Control and the hinterland. He was also briefed on the measures instituted for the safety and security of Amarnath Yatra.
 
Rajnath Singh interacted with the personnel of the Armed Forces, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and J&K Police. He commended them for fulfilling their responsibilities efficiently even in challenging situations, describing their valour and zeal as remarkable.
 
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He praised the excellent synergy exhibited by all sections of civil administration, J&K Police, Central Armed Police Forces and other security agencies in projecting a ‘Whole of Government’ approach that has resulted in the improvement of the security situation conducive for fostering a new era of development in the UT. He lauded the security personnel for serving the country with indomitable courage & dedication and instilling the sense of national pride in the people, especially the youth.
Reiterating that India is a peace-loving country which has given the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the whole world is one family) to the world, he asserted that “we have never tried to hurt any country in any way, nor have we tried to capture even an inch of anyone’s land. He, however, assured the Nation that if an attempt is ever made to hurt the unity and integrity of the Nation, the Armed Forces will give a befitting reply. He exuded confidence that the Armed Forces will face the future challenges with full strength and their valour & dedication will build a golden future of the country.