Explanation:

Border Security Force (BSF) started ‘Operation Alert’ on the nation’s entire western border, including in Rajasthan with an eye on security related to Independence Day. Officers and jawans of all branches of BSF are taking part in the security exercise.

One of the major objectives of the ‘Operation Alert’ is improvement of border management and to pinpoint and remove the security loopholes.

Operation Alert’ is being conducted under the supervision of Rajasthan Frontier IG David, BSF DIG (North Sector) and DIG (South Sector).

Under the operation, strict vigilance is being kept in the border areas, especially in areas with sensitive and tough geographical conditions with special security cordon all along the international border.

In this regard, additional security arrangements have been kept on standby and will be made available in a prompt manner wherever required.

The force is using state of the art gadgets based on latest technology including night vision devices. During the ‘Operation Alert’ exercise, both vehicle patrolling and foot patrolling will be increased and operational activities will be further strengthened. Orders have been put in place to strictly deal with any untoward activities such as drone sightings from the Pakistan side.