Q. 4435 Construction by Pakistan along the Border
Type: Parliament Questions and Answers
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4435
ANSWERED ON 21.12.2011
Shri NEERAJ SHEKHAR
P. JAYA PRADA NAHATA
YASHVIR SINGH
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Pakistan has undertaken construction of large number of barracks and towers along the border even after ceasefire agreement;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the Government has expressed its concern to Pakistani Government;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) to (b) Government has seen reports that Pakistan has constructed and carried out repair of bunkers, morchas and towers. The details, as per available records, are as follows:
| Particulars | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkers | 101 | 65 | 131 | 63 | 85 | 133 | 159 | 119 | 856 |
| Morchas | 14 | 14 | 29 | 34 | 55 | 67 | 14 | 35 | 261 |
| Towers | 29 | 81 | 53 | 112 | 24 | 48 | 41 | 09 | 378 |
| Posts/BOPs# | 18 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 02 | 16 | 07 | 02 | 143 |
#Border Observation Post
(c) to (e) Regarding such construction work, wherever applicable, protests have been lodged with Pakistan Rangers and the Flag Meetings of the field commanders are held in all the cases. The matter is also taken up by the Border Security Force (BSF) with Pakistan Rangers during scheduled meetings at various levels.
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