<span style="color: #222222;">Security situation along western borders remains largely stable. However, there are indications of an emerging narco-terror nexus sponsored by inimical elements across the border aimed at causing instability, especially along border areas. This was stated by the Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today on the current situation at the India-Pakistan border.<br />'' <br />'' The Minister said, the country's forces along Western borders are adequately poised to respond to any challenge posed by adversaries across the entire conflict spectrum. He said, the situation along Line of Control remained stable post the Directorate General of Military Operations Understanding of February 2021. He said, both the Armies of India and Pakistan have exercised restraint in the interest of maintaining peace along the Line of Control.<br />''<br />''He added, the situation is being closely monitored and Indian Army remains prepared to thwart any threat from inimical elements as also to respond in case of any escalation along the Line of Control.</span>