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Jurisdiction of BSF increased in some states to counter drones, UAVs: Govt

The jurisdiction of the BSF was increased up to 50 km from the border in some states in the wake of use of technology like drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), the Parliament was informed

BSF kicks off rally to commemorate 50 years of Bangladesh Liberation War

BSF kicked off the 1,200-km Kolkata-Guwahati 'Swarnjayanti Shaurya Pradarsani Yatra' to commemorate 50 years of the Bangladesh Liberation War.

'Journey in service continues for eternity': BSF marks its 57th Raising Day

The Border Security Force is celebrating its 57th Raising Day on Wednesday."01 December 2021 on #BSFDay2021 as we turn 57, our 'journey' in the service of the motherland continues for eternity. It is an honour to serve and protect. A promise we shall forever keep: Jeevan Paryant Kartavya," tweeted BSF.BSF Jammu is manning about 192 km of the International Border with Pakistan and also deployed on Line of Control alongwith Indian Army. The year 2021 witnessed manifold challenges from the counterpart like drone activities, tunneling and smuggling attempts but true to its tradition, the BSF Jammu thwarted all attempts of adversary and foiled their nefarious designs.As a result of robust domination and surveillance on the International Border, there has been continued peace on the Jammu International Border. BSF Jammu has continuously carried out anti-tunnel drives along International Border and due to its efforts, it was able to detect two tunnels on International Border in the month of .

Mamata meets PM, raises issue of BSF's territorial jurisdiction in WB

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised the issue of the BSF's territorial jurisdiction in the state, demanding that it be withdrawn. She also told the Modi that the federal structure of the country should not be disturbed in any way. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Banerjee said that she invited the prime minister to inaugurate the Global Business Summit which would be held in West Bengal next year. The chief minister said that she raised the issue of violence in Tripura in which TMC workers were allegedly assaulted by BJP workers. On the upcoming Uttar Pradesh polls, she said, "If Akhilesh (Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav) needs our help, then we are ready to extend help." Banerjee also clarified that she did not seek time with anyone other than the prime minister, saying she understood that leaders are busy with the Punjab polls. The TMC chief said that she will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav ...

Mamata Banerjee to meet PM Modi, discuss BSF, development issues

Mamata Banerjee will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss issues pertaining to the Border Security Force and development of the state during her visit to Delhi.

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

Ready for all possible consequences: BSF DG on situation in Afghanistan

BSF Director General S S Deswal on Monday said they are keeping a close watch on the situation in Afghanistan and are fully ready for all possible consequences

Over 81K paramilitary personnel took voluntary retirement since 2011: MHA

More than 81,000 personnel of the paramilitary forces such as the CRPF and the BSF have taken voluntary retirement in the last decade, the maximum of over 11,000 in 2017 alone.

BSF hands over 2 apprehended Bangladeshis to BGB as goodwiil gesture

The South Bengal Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) has handed over two Bangladeshi nationals to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) as a goodwill gesture during a flag meeting on Tuesday

Republic Day: CRPF bags highest 73 bravery medals including Kirti Chakras

Jammu and Kashmir Police received 52 police gallantry medals followed by 20 by the Border Security Force, 17 by the Delhi Police and 13 by Maharashtra Police and other

BSF finds 150-metre cross-border tunnel along Jammu and Kashmir border

This is the third tunnel unearthed by alert border guards along the IB in the twin districts of Samba and Kathua in Jammu region over the past six months

BSF detects cross-border tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday detected a tunnel beneath the International Border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said

BSF hands over 9 Bangladeshi nationals trying to cross border to Dhaka

BSF apprehended nine Bangladeshi nationals, while they were trying to cross the international border in Bengal. However, BSF handed over the individuals to Bangladesh as a gesture of goodwill

BSF kills two intruders at Attari border in Punjab, recovers weapons

Two intruders were eliminated by Border Security Force (BSF) at the Attari border area in Punjab. Several weapons have been recovered from the spot

Latest LIVE: BSF officer killed in firing by Pak troops along LoC in J&K

Indian troops retaliated effectively to counter the Pakistani troops. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news updates

It is our honour to serve, protect India: BSF on PM Modi's Diwali greetings

The Prime Minister said that even though all soldiers and frontline COVID-19 workers would not be home to celebrate the festival with their loved ones, the entire nation will pray for them

Two army soldiers, BSF officer, three civilians killed in Pak firing at LoC

The Army said the troops are well poised to defeat all attempts by Pakistan to infiltrate terrorists into J&K

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Kashmir; BSF SI killed, jawan injured

The ceasefire violation firing is still on and the BSF is responding effectively

30k candidates participate in recruitment drive in BSF, CISF in J&K, Ladakh

In Ladakh, the examination was conducted in Sub division Nubra Valley, ITBP Camp Leh, BSF Campus Neeru and Police line Kargil

Will reduce killings at B'desh border; fire only in self-defence: BSF DG

The incidents of killing criminals along the India-Bangladesh international front will be "made to reduce significantly", BSF chief Rakesh Asthana said on Saturday