Gujarat (Islamist/Other Conflicts): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2016

Locked="falThe Border Security Forces (BSF) increased boatrelated patrolling and check posts along the riverine border that separates India and Pakistan, to prevent infiltratand smuggling operations, Hindustan Times reports on January 22. The BSF has identified around 140 porous gaps along the border in Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. For instance, in the 553 kilometerlong riverine belt through which the rivers Ravi, Sutlej and Beas flow and keep changing their courses, the BSF has introduced improvised systems to augment the security apparatus.The riverine border has been a challenge for border guards to stop smugglers and other unwanted activities. In the past, the BSF has not only seized contraband drugs and fake currency but also gunned down many smugglers and recovered arms and ammunitfrom them. BSF officials say that border fencing at some places have got damaged because of the water pressure. Inspector General of the Border Range of the BSF Anil Paiwal said, “We have a roundtheyear planning and strategy for overall dominatof the border, especially at riverine gaps. The planning includes physical obstruction, deployment, lighting and alarm system etc. We also undertake ‘boat nakas’ on country made as well as motorboats in the river. For elaborate security, our commanders have the strategies and deployment for the dominatof areas and our jawans are on a high state of alert.”According to available data, between 2010 and 2014, the BSF seized 367 kilograms of heroin and 119 arms. Read less...