The Border Security Force will run ‘Operation Alert’ from today along the India-Pakistan International Border to thwart attempts of infiltration and smuggling in the wake of Independence Day. The special operation will remain in force till August 17 during which a close watch will be kept by the BSF near the India-Pakistan border.
As part of the operation, the number of security checkpoints will be increased and camel patrolling and foot patrolling will be enhanced, said Inspector General of Border Security Force (Rajasthan Frontier) Puneet Rastogi, as per a PTI report.
The BSF increases vigilance ahead of Independence Day, he added.
Although the BSF remains alert on the border throughout the year, but the border guarding force becomes more alert these days, Rastogi said, adding that jawans will be deployed in sensitive areas during the period.