Infiltration across the LoC and via new routes is on the rise: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday expressed concern over rise in the infiltration across the Line of Control. He said, it is more worrisome that terrorists are using new routes to infiltrate into India and now they are coming through sea routes, via Nepal and Bangladesh.
Prime Minister was speaking in the 44th conference of DGP and IGPs organized in New Delhi.
He said, "Infiltration across the Line of Control and also via other routes such as Nepal, Bangladesh and the sea is going up. Encounters with armed militants have become more frequent in recent weeks and months."
He also expressed his worries over the way secessionist and militant groups have come together and changed their tactics in the border state of Jammu and Kashmir to disturb the peace.
Prime Minister said, "The Secessionist and militant groups within the State are once again attempting to make common cause with outside elements and have embarked on a series of protest movements. The intention apparently is to create an impression of widespread turmoil in the State. We must not allow such a situation to develop. It is imperative that these disruptive efforts are contained, controlled and effectively checked."
He, however, expressed his satisfaction over the successful conducting of elections for both state assembly and parliament in peaceful atmosphere.
He also lauded the team of Home minister Mr. P. Chidambaram for its efforts to improve the situation of national security in past many months but warned that there is no place of for complacency.
He said, "Eternal vigilance is the price for national security."
