Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that the government is in the process of installing anti-drone systems within the next six months to curb the smuggling of narcotics and weapons through drones. Addressing BSF personnel at the Sanchu border outpost in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district, the Home Minister said while threats originating across the border remain crucial, equal attention must be paid to internal elements aiding such threats within the country. He said strict legal action should be taken against those involved.
Mr Shah stressed that since drones land in the Indian territory, close coordination with the local police and civil administration is essential to identify those receiving such consignments and to neutralise the threats effectively. Mr Shah said a multi-layered four-point security grid involving the Border Security Force (BSF), armed forces, the local administration and citizens is essential to ensure comprehensive border security.