LASER WALLS TO PROTECT 41 VULNERABLE POINTS ON PUNJAB BORDER

As much as 41 points on the Punjab border will be covered by laser walls on priority to prevent the infiltration of terrorists from Pakistan . These points are riverine unfenced stretches that are not covered by the laser walls . 

The suspected infiltration point of Ujj River in Bamiyal , used by terrorists in the case of Pathankot attack was not covered by the laser wall . This spot was covered by the wall last week , before the PM's visit .

AS of now only 5-6 out of the 41 Punjab vulnerable points have been covered by the laser walls . The laser beams over the river set off a loud siren in case of breach . If properly installed at all the vulnerable points , the infiltration problem will be solved to quite an extent .

Last year , the Indian Border Guarding Force had started erecting laser walls on unfenced riverine stretches of the international border in Jammu sector . 

Following the attack in Pathankot , additional personnel have been deployed along the border in Punjab and boat patrolling has been intensified , particularly during the night .