Srinagar June, 16 (KNS): Defense Minister of India Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that security forces are fencing wire of country and whoever tries to cut it bleeds himself.
Addressing personnel at Baramulla, Singh said that Pakistan continuously tries to disturb peace in the country through its approach of bleed India with a thousand cuts. But, security forces are such a protective shield for this country that whoever tries to break it, bleeds himself.
"Our neighbour has always resorted to anti-India activities. The state also witnessed terror activities in the past. Due to the relentless efforts of the personnel of Armed Forces, Border security forces, central reserve police force and Jammu and Kashmir Police, there has been a significant decline in the number of militant activities recently,” he said.
He lauded the security personnel for serving the country with indomitable courage & dedication and instilling the sense of national pride in the people, especially the youth.
Singh commended security forces for fulfilling their responsibilities efficiently even in challenging situations and described their valour and zeal as remarkable.
Singh said that India has never tried to hurt any country in any way, nor has tried to capture even an inch of anyone’s land and added that if an attempt is ever made to hurt the unity and integrity of the Nation, the Armed Forces will give a befitting reply.(KNS)