NEW DELHI: Movement of paramilitary convoys by road for logistical and operational reasons will continue in Jammu and Kashmir as it is "necessary", the Home Ministry said Sunday, even though it has increased air support to carry troops to the state. "Movement of convoys by road for logistical and operational reasons has been and will continue to be necessary. In the Jammu and Kashmir sector, air courier service for transportation of jawans of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPFs) are already in operation for quite some time. In December 2018, the ministry had approved enhancement of air support by increasing routes and in the Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar-Jammu-Delhi sector, four flights in a week were added to the Srinagar-Jammu-Srinagar sector. "In addition, air support is provided by the Indian Air Force as and when required.

Source: Mint February 17, 2019 14:48 UTC