New Delhi: Warning militant groups of "stern action", Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today (Dec 1, 2004) said India would not be "complacent" following global initiatives against terrorists.

"There has been a sea change in the views of the world community on terrorism in the post 9/11-scenario because of which joint action against it has been initiated."

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"However, we cannot afford to become complacent because of this. We have to depend only on ourselves in the fight against terrorism and continue taking stern action against all militant organisations," he said after taking the salute at the 39th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force in New Delhi.

Patil said that for over a decade, the country has been fighting against militancy in Jammu and Kashmir and "revolts" in the North East. Thousands of innocent people and security personnel have sacrificed their lives fighting the evil intentions of our enemies," he said.

Praising the role of BSF in defending the country's borders and maintaining peace within its frontiers, Patil said that the Ministry would ensure that its personnel get the latest weapons and equipment.

"The role of police and paramilitary forces in maintaining internal security gradually will increase while that of the Army will reduce. For this, they need the best equipment," he said.