New Delhi, Aug 4 (KMW): A total of 255 terrorists had made attempts to infiltrate from across the border with Pakistan till June this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Defence Minister A K Antony, in a written reply to questions from members, said there were 485 terrorists, who attempted to infiltrate into the border last year.
"255 terrorists attempted to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir between January and June 2010 as against 485 in 2009," Antony said.
He said in Jammu and Kashmir, along the Line of Control (with Pakistan) sector, the Army had adopted a robust counter infiltration strategy which has an appropriate mix of technology and human resource to check infiltration effectively.
"Innovative troop deployment, efficient use of surveillance and monitoring devices and the Line of Control fencing have enhanced the ability to detect and intercept terrorists attempting to infiltrate or exfiltrate," he added.
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