LG calls for increasing surveillance along international border in J-K

Discussing wide-ranging issues related to the Border Security Force (BSF) operation in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu called the BSF Inspector General L Mohanti at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. The Lieutenant Governor asked the Mohanti to intensify vigil along the International Border (IB) to ensure the safety and security of the people.

Jammu and Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu on Wednesday asked the BSF to intensify vigil along the International Border (IB) to ensure safety and security of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

This was conveyed by Murmu to L Mohanti, Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), who called on the Lt Governor here at the Raj Bhavan, a statement had said.

Murmu and Mohanti discussed wide-ranging issues related to the BSF's operations and the current security situation in the union territory, it said.

The Lt Governor lauded the role being played by the BSF in safeguarding the frontiers and advised heightened surveillance for ensuring safety and security of people.