Srinagar, May 27 -- Expressing apprehension about infiltration attempts along the border, the IG asserted that the Border Security Force (BSF) remains on high alert.

"We cannot let our guard down even for a second. We are maintaining the highest possible vigil along the border," Anand said in a press conference addressing Operation Sindoor here.

He was replying to a question about the possibility of terrorist infiltration along the IB under the cover of Pakistani shelling and the security measures taken post Operation Sindoor.

The officer assured that a high degree of operational preparedness has been maintained along the border.

"There were inputs that the enemy may plan to conduct some kind of mischief, cross-border firing, or stage...