Bhuj, May 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a security review on Friday at the sensitive Sir Creek and Harami Nala areas along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat’s Kutch district. The central government is focusing on technology-driven border management and anti-infiltration measures.
During his visit, Shah assessed the operational readiness of the Border Security Force (BSF), toured border installations, and evaluated surveillance systems in the marshy creek area near the international border.
He stated that the ‘Smart Border’ and ‘Infiltration-Free Border’ remain top priorities for the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shah also inaugurated the BSF’s Border Outpost G-7 near Bhuj and interacted with personnel stationed in the area. Senior officials, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, attended parts of the program.
According to officials, Shah reviewed surveillance systems, including camera-based monitoring infrastructure, and discussed security challenges in the border region. His visit is part of a comprehensive review of border security arrangements across several bordering states.
Recently, Shah visited border areas in Rajasthan and announced plans for a ‘Smart Border Project’ to enhance security along India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh using advanced technologies like drones, radars, and modern surveillance systems.
While addressing BSF personnel during his Gujarat visit, Shah emphasized that the government is moving towards a more technology-oriented security framework. He noted that infrastructure strengthening in the Sir Creek and Harami Nala areas is underway and highlighted significant improvements made since vulnerabilities were identified in previous security reviews.
The Sir Creek and Harami Nala areas are among the most strategically sensitive regions along India’s western border. This area comprises shallow creeks, marshlands, and tidal waterways, making surveillance challenging and posing long-standing threats of infiltration, smuggling, and unauthorized maritime traffic for security agencies.
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