New Delhi, August 05 (KNS): Government of India Wednesday said that as many as three force personnel and one civilian were killed and 15 people were injured in 33 incidents of ceasefire violations on the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) from May 1, 2015 to July 27, 2015.
Informing the Rajya Sabha through a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary, has said: “As reported, during the period 01.05.2015 to 27.07.2015, 33 incidents of firing from across the border have taken place on the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in which 03 Security Force personnel and 01 civilian lost their lives. 03 Security Force personnel and 12 civilians have got injured during this period.”
He added that various measures were taken for the safety and security of the people residing in the border districts.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“The affected families are temporarily shifted to safer places and accommodated by the administration at various government buildings and are provided all basic amenities like healthcare, drinking water, power, temporary toilet, sanitation and security,” he said.
The minister added that security measures are augmented in border areas and anti-infiltration grid is strengthened. “Police deployment is made in border areas during the night. Adequate security is provided to the abandoned villages for protection of the property. Close coordination amongst various agencies is maintained. Uninterrupted power supply is also being provided in border villages during the night. Bullet Proof bunkers and ambulances are kept in readiness at convenient locations for evacuation of persons in case of emergency,” he added.