Punjab seeks more BSF deployment along border with Pak

January 03, 2016 16:06

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Pathankot attack:

"We are writing to the central government. There is not as much BSF deployment on the Punjab border as compared to J&K border. They should increase deployment in this area; this is the second/third time such incident has happened in Punjab."

"Punjab Police will act as the second line of defence whereas BSF will be first line of defence. A commando battalion will be established in Pathankot district."

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