Govt plans major step against terrorism, to seal international boundaries with Pakistan, Bangladesh soon
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India is pondering over sealing the international boundaries with Pakistan and Bangladesh soon.
Addressing the passing out parade of the Border Security Force Assistant Commandants at the BSF Academy in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh, Singh said: “India is planning to seal the international boundaries with Pakistan and Bangladesh as soon as possible. This could be India's major step against terrorism and the problem of refugees.”
The minister added that the border with Pakistan would be sealed by 2018.
The decision has been taken in the wake of an increase in infiltration attempts, said Singh.
"The project will be periodically monitored by the Home Secretary at the Central level, the BSF from the security forces' perspective and the ...