January 9, 2010 1:44 PM

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Pak avoiding cracking on terror outfits operating from its soil; India taking all steps to safeguard its borders: Antony

Voicing concern over reports that a large number of militants from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir are waiting to cross into Kashmir, Defence Minister A K Antony today said, Pakistan has not cracked down on terrorist groups, despite repeated requests from India.Talking to reporters at the Indian Coast Guard headquarters in Kochi, he said, almost all terrorist groups are still active in Pakistan. He said the Kashmir situation is a matter of concern, though the scenario has not worsened compared to last year.On reports that over 700 terrorists were waiting across the border in PoK to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Antony said India has taken all precautions to deal with the situation. Rubbishing Pak reaction on India's military doctrine, he said, India is not a war-mongering country. The Defence Minister added that New Delhi has no extra-territorial ambition but is concerned to protect the country's territorial integrity. Mr Antony said the Navy, Army and Air Force are being strengthened to enhance security. He said, the process of acquiring 20 fast patrol vessels, 41 interceptor boats, 12 coastal surveillance aircraft and 7 offshore patrol vehicles is underway. The government had recently cleared starting of four air enclaves for the Coast Guard at Kochi, New Mangalore, Goa and Visakhapatnam. Mr Antony also informed that the procedure to install a chain of 46 Static Radars across nine coastal stations was nearing completion. a query, he said 20 per cent additional recruitment would be made in the Coast Guard.

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