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Q.251 Tunnels by Pakistan in Sargodha region

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    Parliament Questions and Answers
    LOK SABHA
    UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 251
    TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.02.10

    SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:
    SHRI GAJANAN D. BABAR:

    Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

    (a) whether it is a fact that Pakistan has dug up tunnels in the Sargodha region in Punjab near Indian border as reported in media;
    (b) if so, whether the Central Government has assessed its implications on country's security;
    (c) if so, the facts thereof; and
    (d) the measures taken by the Central Government in the matter?

    ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)

    (a) Government has seen reports that Pakistan has dug up tunnels in the Sargodha region in Punjab near Indian border.

    (b) to (d) Government monitors all such developments and takes all necessary steps to safeguard India’s security.

    http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220216300.

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