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Srinagar: One pilot of an army helicopter that crashed in the Gurez border area in J&K’s Bandipora district on Friday was killed while the other sustained injuries, officials said. The helicopter had gone to airlift a sick BSF trooper, but it crashed in the Gujran Nallah in Gurez tehsil before it could land. Officials said […]

Nadia: In order to enhance patrolling on the India-Bangladesh border, female constables have been deployed to frisk women who cross over the border and are suspected to be involved in smuggling illegal substances into India, informed Border Security Force official. “This is the starting point of the India-Bangladesh border. There is a village on that […]

Chandigarh: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday said a drone along the India-Pakistan border has been shot down in Punjab’s Ferozepur area. “The Chinese-made drone was detected and downed on Friday around 11.10 p.m. near the Wan border post in the Ferozepur sector,” the BSF said in a tweet. The black colour flying object […]

New Delhi: The jurisdiction of the Border Security Force was increased up to 50 km from the border in some states with an aim to empower it to discharge its duties more effectively in the wake of use of technology like drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), and so, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister […]

Amritsar: Pakistan Rangers and Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday exchanged sweets at Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar, Punjab on the occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan. “As per the long-standing traditions, security forces of the two sides exchange sweet on special occasions. These traditions help maintain peace and prosperity on the border. Today, Pakistan Rangers […]

The ambush and retaliation by the troops took place near the R C Nath border post that is under the Chawmanu police station area.

As per the survivor's police complaint, the two women were arrested by personnel of the 158th battalion of the BSF while they were illegally entering India through the Jhaudanga border.

The officials said the suspected drone returned to the Pakistani side when the border guards fired half a dozen rounds to bring it down.

Pakistan is using drones to drop weapons and drugs with the latest attempt coming at a time when there is peace on the borders in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ex-BSF chief Prakash Singh questioned the use of funds that have been allocated from the centre to fight the Maoists and said that it is also important to know whether the money is being used for the purpose or not

BSF North Bengal Frontier IG, Sunil Kumar and Brigadier General, Regional Commander MD Kaisar Hasan Malik, BGB jointly inaugurated the retreat ceremony on Friday. Many other officials from both countries attended the programme.

The incident took place near the Chak Faquira border post (border pillar no 64) in the Samba sector around 9:45 am.

The deceased was Gedem Maruti (32) hailing from the Raj Gond community and a constable with 11th battalion of BSF, Meghalaya.

A senior police official said that Jasim Mia was killed by the BSF troopers in the wee hours on Monday at Debipur village under Belonia sub-division in southern Tripura.

The 'Baahubali' actor extended his warm wishes to the 'jawans' by sharing the heartwarming letter on Instagram.

AB PM-JAY also provides cashless and paperless access to services for the beneficiaries at the point of service. 

The adventurous journey organised by Aditya Mehta Foundation is a 35-city and 45-day affair

Constable Swaraj P N, belonging to the BSFs 4th battalion, was found hanging from the ceiling of a mess at the Tactical Headquarters in Koyalibeda police station area.

According to sources, the Pakistani army also suffered numerous casualties in the "strong and effective" retaliation by the Indian troops as several of their posts were also destroyed.

The BSF was raised on this day in 1965 with a purpose to guard India's international border with Pakistan and later with Bangladesh too when it became an independent country in 1971.