Drone activities from Pakistan have nearly ceased following the deployment of an anti-drone system along the Jammu border, according to a senior BSF officer. The officer emphasized that Indian forces are significantly ahead of their adversaries in terms of technological advancements.
D.K. Boora, the Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) for the Jammu frontier, stated that India is no longer reliant on outdated weapons. The country has evolved by embracing new technologies and advanced weaponry.
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Jammu frontier, D K Boora, said India is not the same when the country had old-fashioned weapons. (Image: Express Photo)
In addition to the substantial deployment of manpower, technical surveillance covers the entire border in the Jammu region, with plans for further expansion to other areas across the country.
Speaking to reporters during the 60th Raising Day celebrations of the BSF, Boora highlighted the sector's sensitive border, which is continuously monitored by both personnel on the ground and technological systems to prevent infiltration from across the border.
“The (drone) activities from across the border have come down and the exact reason for it is known to them (Pakistan) only. However, since we have upgraded our (anti-drone) systems on the borders, this problem (drone incursions) has dropped to almost zero in Jammu which proves that our technology is successful,” the BSF officer said.
He mentioned that technology is advancing in every sector worldwide.
“It is obvious that the terror groups will use it and so our agencies like police, Army and BSF will try it as well. So this is a general process that the type of technology that is available, it is available for everyone and everyone uses it. And the technology that is available, its counter is also available at the same time,” the BSF officer said, referring to drone and counter-drone gadgets.
He stated that if there is any technological upgrade in Pakistan, the Indian forces will also receive an updated version. In fact, he added, India is ahead of its rivals.
“It happens everywhere… there is no need to worry about it because this upgrade is a normal process. If any new thing is available, then it is available for us too. So we use it.”
“And I assure you that our government and the forces do not leave any such shortage in upgradation that we are left behind of those who work against us,” Boora responded to a question about the measures implemented to counter terrorists utilizing advanced weapons.
He mentioned that the Jammu border is one of the most sensitive in the country, and that "our soldiers and officers perform an exceptionally challenging duty here."
“And in doing this work, the BSF has also achieved great success. For this, I would like to congratulate all the people working under my command,” Boora said.
When questioned about the potential threat posed by terrorists using US-made M4 carbines, the senior police officer stated that there is no particular threat, as all weapons are essentially the same.
“There is hype about the foreign-made carbine even though it does not do anything different. It has the same system as other weapons… magazines, bullets and a trigger.”
“Today, India is not the same as it was when we had old-fashioned weapons. Now we have new technology, new India-made weapons which are very good,” he said.
Regarding the new technology and weapons recently introduced by the BSF, Boora stated that it would not be appropriate to disclose the details publicly.
“I can assure you that the BSF has the latest technology and latest weapons. And whatever technology is upgraded, we immediately invest in it.”
“And we get full support and money from the government. So we are much ahead in that,” he said.
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