Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt told Rajya Sabha on Monday (March 21) that the military and security agencies along the western borders remain largely stable, however, narco-terror nexus sponsored by inimical elements across the border aimed at causing instability still is a threat to India.
“Security situation along Western Borders (IB Sector) 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. Our forces along Western borders are adequately poised to respond to any challenge posed by adversary across entire conflict spectrum,” he said.
The minister also told the Upper House in a written reply that the Line of Control (LoC) remains stable after the DGMOs (Director General Military Operations) of India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire in February 2021.
On the situation at the Line of Control, the minister said, “The situation along Line of Control remains stable post the Directorate General of Military Operations (DGsMO) Understanding of February 2021. Both the Armies have exercised restraint in the interest of maintaining peace along the LC. However, the situation is being closely monitored and the 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,”.
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