India orders demolition drive along border as Pakistan tensions simmer
Summary
India’s interior minister has ordered the demolition of illegal buildings within 15 km (9 miles) of the border with Pakistan to stop crimes like smuggling and infiltration. This comes as tensions between the two countries remain high following a deadly conflict in Kashmir last year.Key Facts
- India will tear down illegal buildings within 15 km of the border with Pakistan.
- The order aims to stop cross-border crimes like smuggling drugs and weapons, infiltration, and terror funding.
- Interior Minister Amit Shah announced the plan during a visit to Rajasthan, a state bordering Pakistan.
- India and Pakistan have a 3,300 km (2,050 miles) border, including the disputed Kashmir region.
- Relations worsened last year after an attack in Kashmir killed 26 people, mostly tourists, leading to a short war.
- India accused Pakistan of supporting the attack; Pakistan denies this.
- The two countries often blame each other for helping armed groups near their border.
- The Indian government has increased border security spending due to these tensions.
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