Additional troops have been deployed on Pak-Afghan border, to reinforce existing security arrangements, for conduct of peaceful Presidential elections in Afghanistan, said a spokesman of ISPR here on Saturday. He said that a number of measures have been taken for the purpose after due deliberation and co-ordination with Afghan Security forces.
While ensuring a smooth flow of voters move, checking by immigration staff at crossing points has been enhanced and patrolling has been increased in areas close to the border. Strict checking measures have been taken on routes from mainland leading towards border areas, he added.
The spokesman said that communication at Border Co-ordination Centres on both sides has also been enhanced and a hotline contact has been established between the two Military Operations directorates. Additionally Aerial surveillance is also being carried out to check any untoward cross border movement, he concluded.