Lok Sabha Question No. 1160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-03
Subject: Indian Soldiers Martyred in Terrorist Attacks
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1160

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2024/ AGRAHAYANA 12, 1946 (SAKA)

INDIAN SOLDIERS MARTYRED IN TERRORIST ATTACKS

†1160.     SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the Indian soldiers martyred in terrorist attacks on IndoPak border, during the last three years, year-wise;

(b) the details of action taken by the Government in this regard;

(c)  the  time  by  which  the  terrorist  groups  are  likely  to  be  eliminated completely; and

(d) the measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a)  Details of casualties of Indian soldiers in Terrorist Attacks on Indo-Pak border for the last three years is annexed.

(b) to (d) The  Government  has  adopted  zero  tolerance  policy  against terrorism including on Indo-Pak border and the approach of the Government is to dismantle the terror ecosystem. The Government has taken several measures as under which has resulted in controlling the terrorist activities along the border:

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1160 FOR 03.12.2024

- (i)    Close  and  effective  coordination  between  intelligence  and security agencies at the Centre and the State levels on all terrorism related matters.
- (ii)  Strengthening of Multi Agency Centre (MAC) and organising it to function  on  a  24x7  basis  for  real  time  collation  and  sharing  of intelligence on all terrorism related matters with other intelligence agencies  and  States,  and  to  ensure  seamless  flow  of  information between the State and the Central agencies.
- (iii)    Raising of special forces by the States/UTs to deal with terror incidents. Central Armed Police Forces and National Security Guard have also been stationed at different locations to assist the States in dealing with such incidents.
- (iv)   The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been established for investigation of terrorism related cases.
- (v)   Central agencies have organized capacity building programmes for the State Forces regarding intelligence sharing and investigation of terror cases.

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(vi)  There is a multi-pronged approach of the Border Guarding Forces to prevent terrorist infiltration by way of ensuring round the clock domination  of  the  borders,  regular  patrolling,  carrying  out  anti tunnelling exercises, laying nakas and manning observation posts all along the International Border.

(vii)    Physical  infrastructure  in  the  form  of  Border  Fence has been erected  and  maintained  along  the  International  Border  and  border flood lights have been installed to illuminate the area during hours of darkness.

(viii) Vulnerable border outposts are regularly reviewed and strengthened by deploying additional manpower, special surveillance equipment and other force multipliers.

(ix)  A technological solution in the form of Comprehensive Integrated Border  Management  System  (CIBMS)  has  been  implemented  in vulnerable border areas.

(x)  Advisory to Border Guarding Forces to maintain strict vigilance and surveillance and take all possible steps for preventing infiltration.

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Casualties of Indian soldiers:

|   S/No. |   Year | Number      |
|---------|--------|-------------|
|       1 |   2021 | 04 (On LoC) |
|       2 |   2022 | 01 (On LoC) |
|       3 |   2023 | 00          |

(Source: UT of J&K)

ANNEXURE L.S.US.Q.NO. 1160 FOR 03.12.2024

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