Chinese engineers spotted in PoK: Army

“Till now,reports reveal about the presence of there are engineers and technical advisors. There are a large number of other Chinese people working in civil clothes — whether they are civilians or army men — we cannot say”,he said.

Replying to another question about threat from China,he said there was no danger and that the danger was only when they change their strategy.

“Both China and India are rising powers and there is room for both — we are working in this direction and India believes in peace”,he said.

Pointing out that infiltration is on from across the border line,he said troops are alert to foil their designs.

“In 8 months,9 to 10 infiltration bids have been foiled and 30 to 40 militants have been pushed back”,he said.

Maj Gen Singh said reports said women militants in PoK were being trained to carry out suicide attacks.

He said there were 20 to 30 militants active in Rajouri-Poonch belt of J-K.