BSF troops patrolling near a border fence with Pakistan. (File photo)
New Delhi: The Border Security Force has launched an ambitious project to address security concerns along India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh by plugging over 600 vulnerable gaps. The project will utilize a combination of technological solutions and infrastructure development to enhance border security and curb illegal activities, including infiltration and smuggling.
As part of the initiative, the BSF is deploying advanced surveillance systems, including AI-enabled cameras and a comprehensive integrated border management system (CIBMS), which integrates several electronic surveillance technologies for real-time monitoring. These systems are particularly useful in areas where physical fencing is either impractical due to terrain or still under construction.
In such locations, the BSF plans to install these tech-driven solutions to ensure constant vigilance.
The initiative is a part of the government’s broader strategy of improving border security, which includes increasing infrastructure, like border posts, observation towers, and enhancing communication networks across these critical areas. The BSF expects these measures to be fully operational within the next three to five years, significantly improving security in some of the most sensitive regions of the country.
This strategic move is expected to not only prevent cross-border crimes but also strengthen the country’s defence posture along its porous borders, fostering both security and cooperation between neighbouring countries.
