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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

BSF's role important as 2 neighbouring countries planning against India: DG

The role of the Border Security Force has become more important as "our neighbouring countries" are planning against India, BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana said on Sunday

Trans-border tunnel constructed with knowledge, 'hand' of Pakistan: BSF IG

Jamwal, who rushed to inspect the tunnel on Saturday morning, told reporters that it was dug out from Pakistan side and was over 150 metres inside the Indian territory

BSF kills 5 Pakistan intruders at Punjab border; arms, drugs recovered

The BSF shot dead five Pakistan intruders along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab's Tarn Taran district early Saturday, the force said

BSF shoots down five intruders along India-Pakistan border in Punjab

The Border Security Force shot dead five intruders along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab early Saturday, a senior officer said. He said "alert troops of the 103rd battalion noticed suspicious movement of intruders violating the IB" in the Taran Taran district of Punjab. When asked to stop, the intruders fired on BSF troops who retaliated in self-defence. Subsequently, five intruders were shot dead, the BSF officer said. Another BSF official said the incident happened around 4:45 am. An intensive search operation along the front is underway.

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

11 BSF jawans, one Army personnel test positive for Covid-19 in Mizoram

At least 13 more people, including 11 BSF jawans, have tested positive for Covid-19 in Mizoram, pushing the total tally in the state to 297, a senior official said

Over hundred BSF personnel among 223 new Covid-19 cases in Tripura

Tripura has detected 223 new cases of COVID-19, taking the state's tally to 2,892, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said. Of the new cases, 101 were detected among BSF personnel, he said. There are 1,114 active cases in the state at present, while 1,759 people have recovered. Five people have so far died and 14 patients have migrated to other states. Among the new cases are six people who returned to the state on flights, Deb said on Sunday night. Thirty of them tested positive after coming in contact with COVID-19 patients and 179 were found positive in antigen tests, he said. Only eight of the new patients have symptoms, he added. The chief minister said to tackle the pandemic the government is focusing on testing, tracing and treatment. "We are conducting the maximum number of tests to ensure safety of everyone, we have adequate medical infrastructure to tackle the pandemic. Requesting everyone to co-operate & not to panic," he tweeted. The BSF said all the ...

Four CAPFs agree to depute transgender officers, CISF seeks more time

The CISF controls the entry and exit of people and goods at facilities where its armed personnel are deployed as part of its charter to provide counter-terror and anti-sabotage cover

Pakistani among four terrorists killed in Kashmir encounters, says report

Among the slain militants was Shakoor Farooq Langoo who, according to police records, was involved in the killing of two BSF personnel in Soura area on May 20.

Pak drone loaded with rifle, grenades shot down by BSF along IB in Jammu

This is the first such incident in Jammu region when a drone carrying arms and explosives was shot down by the BSF