India, May 26 -- The Pakistan army vacated villages near the Rajasthan border and deployed troops alongside Pakistan Rangers at forward positions during India's Operation Sindoor, ML Garg, the inspector general of the Rajasthan Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF), said on Monday.

Although no major incidents were reported along the Rajasthan frontier since the ceasefire earlier this month, Pakistani forces continued to remain stationed at frontline posts along the International Border, Garg said.

Addressing media persons about the BSF's operational preparedness during Operation Sindoor, IG Garg said while Pakistan evacuated its border villages, no village on the Indian side was vacated.

"We ensured security in close coordination wit...