Rajnath Singh : Infiltration by militants from Pakistan came down post surgical strikes

NEW DELHI: Infiltration by militants from Pakistan has come down to a large extent after India conducted surgical strikes on the terror hubs across the Line of Control, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said.

Addressing a gathering of central police and paramilitary personnel during a BSF investiture ceremony here, the home minister also asked security personnel to be cautious against using and forwarding unverified social media content.

"There used to be infiltration by militants from Pakistan. But I can say after surgical strikes, incidents of infiltration have come down to a large extent. I compliment both the army and the BSF for ensuring border security," Singh said.

"It is seen that the personnel and officers use and put such information or videos on their Facebook page or Whatsapp.

You should not forward such items, unless it is authentic and in the interest of the country as you not only protect our borders but also the country's unity and integrity," he said.

"We are trying to secure our borders effectively by putting a three-tier system which will be like deploying a border guarding force (like BSF), an intelligence network and police presence behind this. This is being integrated on our borders in a fast mode," he said.

The home minister reiterated that it is his desire that the family of every jawan, who lays down his or her life in the line of duty, of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) must get a minimum compensation of Rs 1 crore.

I urge all the DG's (Directors General) of the CAPFs to inform me of any such case where the family is not able to get the minimum of Rs 1 crore aid. "I will try all that I can to ensure that this amount is provided to the families," Singh said.

"While every jawan or officer should get their grievances resolved through the established forum that you have in your respective forces, all such cases that come to the home ministry will be reviewed by me at least once a month," he said.

Singh said he had a "special attraction" towards the army and uniformed forces since his early days, but god destined him to be at this place (as a politician and home minister).