Tag: BSF

West Bengal Approves 0.9 Acres Of Land For BSF Outpost In Nadia

January 28, 2025 admin

Kolkata: The West Bengal cabinet on Monday approved the allocation of around 0.9 acres of land in Nadia district’s Karimpur to the Border Security Force (BSF), potentially for setting up outposts and installing wired fences, a senior official said. The paramilitary force had informed the state government about their land requirement, and the matter was…

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BSF Jawans Attacked By Cattle Smugglers At India-Bangladesh Border

January 10, 2025 admin

Kolkata: BSF jawans were attacked by Bangladeshi cattle smugglers on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Thursday night, a statement from the paramilitary force said. In a retaliatory action carried out in self-defence, the jawans successfully foiled the smuggling attempt and recovered 10 bulls, it added. The incident took place…

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Suvendu Adhikari On Mamata Banerjee’s Remark On Border Force

January 5, 2025 admin

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing criticism from Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari for shifting the blame to the Border Security Force (BSF) regarding infiltration in the state. Mr Adhikari accused Ms Banerjee of indulging in “low-level politics” by blaming the BSF for infiltration, stating…

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Dronaam, India’s Anti-Drone Gun, Neutralised 55% Of Drones: Amit Shah

December 8, 2024 admin

With the help of Dronaam, India’s indigenous counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS), the Border Security Force (BSF) has been able to neutralise 55 percent of drones along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, said Home Minister Amit Shah. “I sleep fearlessly at night as I know you people are guarding borders. The new system installed is a…

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Drug Smuggler Spends 5 Hours In River Along Indo-Bangladesh Border, Dies

November 10, 2024 admin

BSF spotted four persons attempting to cross the border. (Representational image) Kolkata: Border Security Force (BSF) claimed on Sunday that a notorious cross-border narcotics smuggler, out on bail, died after spending nearly five hours in the cold waters of the Ichhamati River along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB). N K Pandey, DIG and spokesperson, South Bengal…

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7 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Caught By Villagers, Joint Forces In Meghalaya

November 4, 2024 admin

Action was part of joint operations between South West Garo Hills police and Border Security Force Guwahati: In a significant development, seven Bangladeshi nationals who illegally entered Indian territory were apprehended by vigilant residents of Boldamgre village of South West Garo Hills in Meghalaya on Monday. These individuals were handed over to the police, and…

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3 Jawans Dead As Bus Falls Into Gorge In Jammu And Kashmir’s Budgam

September 20, 2024 admin

The BSF bus fell 40-feet into a pit, killing two soldiers Srinagar: Three Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers were killed and six were injured when the bus in which they were travelling fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, the police said. The six injured soldiers are critical, the police said. The…

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Pak Man Crosses Border In Rajasthan, Says Wanted To Evade Lover’s Family Members

August 27, 2024 admin

The accused was being interrogated, police said. (Representational) Jaipur: A 20-year-old Pakistani national who crossed the border and was caught by the BSF in Rajasthan’s Barmer has told police that he had crossed the border to evade the family members of his girlfriend. The man, who identified himself as Jagsi Koli, was caught by the…

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In A 1st, All Women India, Bangladesh Border Troops Exchange Independence Day Greetings

August 15, 2024 admin

The six-member BSF team, dressed in ceremonial regalia, belonged to the 32nd battalion of the force. Nadia: An all-women unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) made a maiden gesture and handed over sweets and exchanged greetings with lady BGB personnel of Bangladesh at the front in West Bengal as part of the traditional Independence…

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Trade with Bangladesh remains suspended; BSF reviews operational preparedness along border

August 6, 2024 admin

Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary reviews tactical and operational preparedness during a visit to India-Bangladesh border, in North 24 Parganas district, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Amidst ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, trade between India and Bangladesh remained suspended and senior officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) on…

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