BSF JAWAN DETAINED
Pakistan national apprehended from LoC in Poonch: Army officials
Tensions escalate as an individual from Pakistan is caught near the Line of Control in Poonch. Earlier, Border Security Force detained another Pakistani national in Punjab. This follows the detention of a BSF trooper by Pakistan Rangers after he inadvertently crossed the border. BSF has issued alerts to its personnel.
BSF detains Pakistani national for illegally crossing border in Punjab's Gurdaspur
Border Security Force detained a Pakistani citizen for crossing the border illegally in Punjab's Gurdaspur. The individual is now under Punjab Police investigation. This incident occurred amidst heightened border tensions. Earlier, Pakistan Rangers detained an Indian BSF trooper who inadvertently crossed the border. BSF has issued advisories for increased vigilance. Attempts to resolve the situation through flag meetings are underway.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over BSF Jawan from Hooghly detained by Pakistan Rangers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concern for the detained BSF Jawan. Trinamool Congress is in contact with the family. BSF has issued an advisory for increased vigilance during border patrol. Pakistan is not responding to flag meeting requests. An investigation is underway regarding the incident. The BSF trooper crossed the International Border near Firozpur in Punjab.
BSF jawan's family pinning hopes on Pakistan Ranger exchange
The family of Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw anticipates his return. He inadvertently crossed the International Border in Punjab. A Pakistani Ranger was detained in Rajasthan. Shaw's family hopes for an exchange. The BSF has assured Shaw's wife that efforts are underway. The detention occurred amidst tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.
'He was serving the nation, now we don't know if he's safe or not': Family of BSF jawan detained by Pakistan Rangers
The family of BSF jawan Purnam Sahu, detained by Pakistan Rangers after inadvertently crossing the border in Punjab's Ferozepur sector, is in distress. Sahu, who was escorting farmers, reportedly stepped away to rest and unknowingly entered Pakistani territory.
BSF jawan detained by Pakistan Rangers after accidentally crossing Punjab border
An Indian Border Security Force jawan was detained by Pakistan Rangers. He accidentally crossed the Punjab border. A flag meeting is underway for his release. This follows heightened tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack. India downgraded diplomatic ties and considered further actions. Pakistan responded by suspending agreements and blocking airspace. The situation escalates after the terror attack.
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BSF apprehends Pakistani man for trying to sneak into India via Gujarat
The Pakistani national is being interrogated, the BSF said in an official statement by the BSF after the detention. The man has been identified as 30-year-old Afzal, a resident of Sialkot in Pakistan.
BSF firing at Tripura border: Bangladeshi smuggler killed, another injured; 3 Myanmar nationals arrested
The BSF also apprehended three Myanmar nationals in Agartala railway station on Sunday after the foreign citizens came to Tripura from Hyderabad to go to Bangladesh in a clandestine route.
Surge in drug trafficking stokes fear of Rajasthan becoming next 'Udata Punjab'
Drug smuggling near the border towns connecting Rajasthan and Punjab has increased in recent months, with smugglers now eyeing Rajasthan as an alternative. With a lack of troop presence and monitoring, drug traffickers have been drawn to the state, with eight police officers found to be involved. International smugglers are also connected with the smugglers from Punjab and have links to terrorist groups in Pakistan, leading to concerns about the increased threat of drug trafficking and terrorism in the area.
BSF launches intensive drive to detect possible cross-border tunnels from Pakistan: Officials
The BSF is manning about 192 km of IB and Line of Control (LoC) alongside the Army and is keeping a tight vigil to scuttle any attempt of infiltration of terrorists, smuggling of weapons and narcotics and drone activity from across the border, he said. Interacting with media persons visiting the International Border amid the ongoing operation, another BSF officer said they are checking the whole area manually and also using sophisticated gadgets to eliminate any threat.
BGB action unprovoked; Indian troops did not fire a single bullet: BSF
A BSF jawan was killed and another injured when Border Guard Bangladesh personnel opened fire when a flag meeting to discuss captured fishermen took place.The BSF said the firing was unprovoked and that its troops did not fire a single bullet.
NIA takes captured Pakistani terrorist Naved Yakub to Delhi for interrogation
NIA chief Sharad Kumar yesterday flew to Jammu to interrogate LeT's Pakistani militant Naved, who was captured during an attack on a BSF bus last week.
Assembly elections, GST, high-profile cases mark 2017
Two terrorists were killed by the army as it foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
2014: A politically eventful year for India
The states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elections.
Tribals allege BSF men gave them electric shocks
The BSF has instituted an internal inquiry into allegations that its men tortured people of two villages in Kanker last week.
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