India said there had been no change in the attitude of Pakistan even after the September 11 terror attacks which had made the world have a rethink over terrorism and questioned its intentions in moving its troops close to border in Punjab and Rajasthan sectors. Defence Minister George Fernandes, who visited several forward locations in this sector for personal assessment of the situation, also assured the troops that government would take urgent steps to meet their requirements in ensuring security of the country.
The September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States forced the world to have a relook at the menace of terrorism, Fernandes said addressing troops at the forward locations in Punjab and Rajasthan sectors. However, there is no change in their (Pakistan's) attitude and tactics towards India, he said.
Stating that Pakistan had moved its troops from peace-time locations close to border, he said that the intentions are not clear. It is difficult to comprehend Pakistan's intentions and objectives behind such a move.
Bureau Report