The Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed additional troops along with anti-fog surveillance equipment on the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as part of its "winter strategy" to foil infiltration bids and militant plans ahead of Republic Day celebrations, reports Kashmir Observer on January 21. BSF troops guarding the 200-kilometres IB in J&K have been put on alert to ensure high-degree of security against infiltrating militants. A senior officer said, "We have mobilised troops along the border. Extra troops have been deployed along with surveillance equipment along IB in view of the foggy weather and Republic Day celebrations."