Guwahati: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday while commenting about the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the country’s security said that India would not hesitate to act against terrorists who target the country from across borders.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was attending a felicitation ceremony organized by the Assam government at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra.
In the ceremony, he said that “We have taken a firm stand to eliminate terrorism in all forms and have protected our citizens from the menace.”
He further added that “If needed we will eliminate terrorism emanating from across the border. The government does not and will not hesitate to take a bold decision to protect the integrity of the country.”
While talking at the event he also said “We will not hesitate to act against terrorists by crossing borders if our country is targeted from outside.”
Talking about internal security he said, “Some people believe that the Indian Army does not want AFSPA to be removed.” He further added that the army has a “minimal role” in internal security.
He further added that “The army wants that the situation becomes completely normal in Jammu and Kashmir so that AFSPA can be removed from there as well.”
(With Agency Inputs)