September 27, 2016 6:12 PM

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Centre asks BSF to set up intelligence sharing grid

Centre has asked the Border Security Force, BSF to set up a real time intelligence sharing grid and seal all vulnerable points along the Indo-Pak border to effectively check infiltration bids. The directive was given by Home Minister Rajnath Singh at a meeting attended by top officials of the Home Ministry and the Border Security Force, which guards Indo-Pak and Indo- Bangladesh borders. <br/><br/>Home Minister expressed concern over infiltration from across the International Border and Line of Control. Sources said, the meeting reviewed the overall functioning of the BSF, besides gaps and lapses in border guarding. <br/><br/>The Home Minister is believed to have conveyed to the BSF that they have to perform despite difficulties and must ensure zero infiltration. <br/><br/>A high-powered committee, headed by former Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta, has flagged gaps in fencing and vulnerability along the Indo-Pak border and suggested that technology should be used and vigil strengthened on riverine frontiers. The Committee was set up three months after the Pathankot attack to suggest ways to strengthen security along the border with Pakistan and address the vulnerability in fencing.<br/><br/>Referring to the Indo-Bangladesh border, the Home Minister asked the BSF to ensure that smuggling of cattle and narcotics are stopped and advised better coordination with state police forces. India shares a 4096 km-long border with Bangladesh.At the meeting, the Home Minister approved the long-pending demand of the paramilitary force to issue Battle Casualty certificate to those who sacrifice their lives in the line of duty.

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