India orders demolition of illegal buildings near Pakistan border

India's Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the demolition of illegal structures situated within 15 kilometers of the country's border with Pakistan. The directive, issued in the state of Rajasthan, aims to bolster national security and curb cross-border criminal activities.

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Amit Shah stressed the need for strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly within 0-15 kilometres of the international border.

Shah, known for his stringent approach to national security, stressed the need for "strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions." His office stated that "concerned authorities" were directed to demolish all unauthorized buildings near the international border.

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He directed the concerned authorities to demolish all such unauthorised constructions.

The move is part of India's broader strategy to reinforce its heavily patrolled borders. New Delhi accuses Islamabad of supporting militants, facilitating arms and drug smuggling, and engaging in proxy warfare. Pakistan consistently denies these allegations. The demolition order targets potential routes for infiltration and smuggling, including narcotics and terror financing.

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to effectively address infiltration, narcotics smuggling, encroachment, terror financing, and other trans-border crimes