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Security forces apprehend former militant in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar
Security forces have arrested a former militant in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said on Saturday. On specific information received through reliable sources, a special team of security forces raided the suspected locations on Friday and arrested the former militant, they said. The arrested person has been identified as Abdul Gani. He was wanted in a case registered at Marwah Police Station, officials said, adding he was produced before a court in Kishtwar and sent in judicial custody.
 "Security forces apprehend former militant in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar")
Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police get new chiefs
Pankaj Kumar Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, took over as the new director general (DG) of the Border Security Force while his batch-mate Sanjay Arora assumed charge of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police
 "Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police get new chiefs")
5,886 security personnel killed in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989: Govt
Over 5,800 security personnel have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir since the inception of terrorism there in 1989, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist violence that is sponsored and supported from across the border. Since inception of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (from 1989 till August 5, 2019), 5,886 security personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in terrorist incidents, he said in a written reply to a question.
 "5,886 security personnel killed in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989: Govt")
Flying object repulsed by BSF in Jammu and Kashmir's Arnia sector
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops fired and repulsed a flying object along the international border in the Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday
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Major tragedy averted as security forces destroy IED in J&K's Pulwama
Security forces averted a tragedy by detecting and destroying an improvised explosive device (IED) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said
 "Major tragedy averted as security forces destroy IED in J&K's Pulwama")
BSF organises eye screening camp for border residents in Jammu
Over 300 border residents attended a free eye screening camp organised by BSF near the International Border here
Pakistani intruder killed by BSF along International Border in Jammu
A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Pakistan international border in Jammu on Monday, officials said
Security forces guarding Pak, China receive enhanced funds in Budget
The central security forces guarding the India-Pakistan, Sino-Indian and other frontiers have received an increased amount of funds amid tension with India's western and northern neighbours.
 "Security forces guarding Pak, China receive enhanced funds in Budget")
India-Bangladesh border talks to be held in Guwahati from Tuesday
This is the 51st director general-level border coordination conference between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)
India, Bangladesh to discuss transborder crime, smuggling at border meet
A seven-member delegation of Bangladesh BGB arrived in Agartala to take part in a Border Coordination Conference with the BSF
 "India, Bangladesh to discuss transborder crime, smuggling at border meet")
7 IEDs planted by Maoists defused in Odisha's Malkangiri district: BSF
Seven IEDs, suspected to have been planted by cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit, were defused by security forces in Odisha's Malkangiri district, a BSF statement said on Tuesday.
7 Bangladeshis apprehended by BSF troops in West Bengal's Nadia district
Seven Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended by troops of Border Out Post- Mahendra, 08 Battalion of BSF, in Nadia district of West Bengal, according to BSF
Unscheduled transit flights can't land for specific hours in Delhi on I-Day
The Delhi International Airport Ltd said scheduled flights will operate as normal
 "Unscheduled transit flights can't land for specific hours in Delhi on I-Day")
First consignment of under-barrel grenade launcher ammunition sent to BSF
The Ammunition Factory at Khadki in Pune on Wednesday said it has sent the first consignment of 40 mm under-barrel grenade launcher ammunition
BSF kills suspected Pakistan intruder along IB in Rajasthan's Barmer
The incident took place around 1 am in the Bakhasar area along the border, the officials said
Border Security Force conducts physical efficiency test for Delhi officers
The around 2.5 lakh personnel strong force is primarily tasked with guarding India's frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh
 "Border Security Force conducts physical efficiency test for Delhi officers")
With 421 new cases, total Covid-19 tally in central police forces cross 10k
The maximum cases of 3,341 have been recorded in the CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary force with about 325,000 personnel
 "With 421 new cases, total Covid-19 tally in central police forces cross 10k")
Militant killed in gunfight with security forces in Kashmir's Pulwama
A gunfight is underway and further details are awaited, the official said
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Pigeon spies and the flutter caused by these unusual undercover agents
A Pakistani villager, who lives 4 km from the border, claimed to be its owner and made an impassioned appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to return the pigeon.
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J&K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in Kulgam
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Yamrach area of the south Kashmir district
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