NEW DELHI: Indian security forces are on high alert and prepared for a counter-offensive from Pakistan after India carried out surgical strikes against across the Line of Control. Army sources said military plans were in place to deal with any contingency and the possibility of a flare up had been factored in. The air force and navy are on high alert too. The army and the BSF have fortified their defences at forward posts to thwart any retaliatory strike
NEW DELHI: Indian security forces are on high alert and prepared for a counter-offensive from Pakistan after Indiacarried out surgical strikes against across LoC.
Army sources said military plans were in place to deal with any contingency and the possibility of a flare up had been factored in. The air force and navy are on high alert too.
The army and the BSF have fortified their defences at forward posts to thwart any retaliatory strike. “The Centre has advised all the states to remain on high alert,” said a home ministry spokesperson. While the BSF called up reserves, fishermen were told to report suspicious activities.
The BSF put all its units on “high alert” in Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. The units were asked to step up vigil and bolster their numbers by bringing in all personnel who were in the reserve, officials said.