The Indian Army has started induction of sniper rifles and other modernized equipment along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and the entire process of induction will be completed shortly, reported the Daily Excelsior.
Quoting sources, the report said that the Army would be inducting about 6000 sniper rifles along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir including twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in Kashmir during in next few months.
“Army has a target of purchasing around 6000 sniper rifles for the soldiers deployed all along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. The induction process has begun with arrival of some of the weapons from global suppliers. As soon as all weapons are received, they will be inducted on the LoC to strengthen capability of the troops during anti-infiltration operations,” the report said.
Induction of sniper rifles on the LoC,the report added, will go a long way in more forcefully countering ‘infiltration attempts by the troops on the LoC as these weapons can target the infiltrators from a very long distance.’
The targets can be hit very accurately with these weapons, the report said.
Sources, however, added that upgradation of weaponry is an ongoing exercise.
