<span style="color: #222222;">There have been 138 cases of infiltration by terrorists along the Line of Control last year. Giving this information in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said, 157 terrorists were neutralized in Jammu and Kashmir due to concerted and synergized efforts of security forces.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In reply to another question, the Minister said, during the last five year, several steps have been taken for modernization of Army leading to its strengthening and capability development. He said, appointment of Chief of Defence Staff and the creation of Military Affairs Department has resulted in far greater synergy with the Ministry.</span><br />''  <br />