Srinagar, Jun 23: Security officials on Tuesday briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs about border protection measures and the preparedness of security forces following the success of Operation Sindoor last year.
The committee, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, is on a four-day study visit to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to review strategic security and foreign policy matters, including India’s relations with Pakistan and China.
Committee member Rajiv Shukla said the interaction with Army and defence officials focused on the security situation along the borders, operational preparedness and future challenges.
“We had a fruitful interaction with Army officers and security agencies regarding the protection of our borders and the performance of forces during Operation Sindoor. They also briefed us on future precautions, preparations and lessons learnt,” Shukla told reporters here.
Officials informed the panel about steps being taken to strengthen security along the Line of Control and the International Border, besides measures aimed at reassuring people living in border areas.
The committee is also examining the impact of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the threat posed by cross-border terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir.
Officials said discussions additionally covered India-China relations and the prevailing situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.
As part of its visit, the parliamentary delegation will travel to Kargil and Leh over the next two days to gain first-hand insights into border management and security infrastructure in frontier regions.
Meanwhile, Rajiv Shukla also expressed hope for an early restoration of peace in the Middle East, saying prolonged tensions involving Iran and the United States were adversely affecting global trade and India’s economic interests.
He said reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would help ease pressure on maritime trade and energy supplies crucial for India.
