JAISALMER: Decline in deaths on the Indo-Bangladesh border has been possible after India decided to use less lethal weapons at the border. This has also resulted in continuous improvement in relations between the two countries. This information was given by the newly appointed director general of BSFSubhashJoshi during his stay at Jaisalmer. Joshi is here to participate in the closing ceremony of the BSF43rd frontier fire power shooting competition.
He also added that to strengthen Sir Creek and other water areas adjoining Gujarat, the process is on to buy fast attack craft from America for the BSF water wing. The proposal has been sent to the Centre. He said that relations between India and Bangladesh are improving. Joshi said, "We are doing our duty with alertness at the Indo-Bangladesh border, where care is being taken that no activity from our side is carried out that may spoil relations between the two countries. The BSF jawans and officers are following all the border rules and laws and are guarding with complete vigilance and alertness."
He added that after deciding to use less lethal weapons at the border, there has been a drastic decline in the number of deaths. Although some areas still face problems but they are trying to find a solution, said Joshi.
When asked about the water areas in Gujarat, he said that the Centre has handed over 65 km area from Jakhau to Medi to BSF and marine battalion has been deployed on the ground. He also praised the jawans who despite facing hardships due to the difficult terrain are doing their duty with alertness in this area.
The DG (BSF) also answered the question of handing over Burma border to BSF and said that officially no order has been given by the government. He added that if the government gives new responsibility to the BSF, then it would give resources too. BSF is ready to take any responsibility.
When the question about doubts among jawans and officers over the change in BSF's annual change over policy (ACOP) was raised he replied that under this policy to keep the battalions permanent and changing troops on the fixed time, it is decided by the Centre. Discussion is going on and whatever decision is arrived at, it will be in the favour of the force, he said.
In this regard, whatever doubts will arise, that will be removed through leadership. We will solve it by sitting together. Whenever there is change in policy, initially many doubts arise, but after getting the right information, everything becomes normal. He said whether it naxalite area or desert area, BSF jawans even in such tough situation do tough duty and guard the borders of the country with alertness. He has dedicated this year 2013 for jawans announcing 2012 year of jawans.
He said efforts are being made so that the jawans can live quality life.
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