NEW DELHI, March 21 Xinhua) -- The Indian government said on Tuesday that it has completed fencing of border with Pakistan in its western state of Gujarat.
According to the government, no case of infiltration has been reported along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat in the last three years.
The information was given by India's junior minister for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in the parliament.
"The government of India has sanctioned 340 km length of fence along India-Pakistan border in Gujarat, out of which 280 km fence has been completed," Rijiju said. "The remaining168 km stretch is to be covered through non-physical barrier i.e. technological solutions, as the site conditions were not found feasible for construction of fence due to marshy and water logged area."
Officials say border length along India-Pakistan border in Gujarat is 508 km.
The minister said the government has sanctioned a pilot project for deployment of technological solutions in different terrains, starting with Jammu ( in Indian-controlled Kashmir).
"Based on the outcome of the said pilot project, further assessment regarding timelines will be made," Rijiju said.
The Indian government, according to the minister, has adopted a multi-pronged approach for security arrangements at its borders to curb smuggling and infiltration. The efforts include deployment of border guard force, construction of border fence, construction of border roads, installation of floodlights, construction of border out posts, introduction of Hi-tech surveillance equipment's, providing advanced weapons and specialised vehicles.
