The Latest Breaking News from BSF

BSF plans marine battalion, drone squadron to secure Sundarbans against infiltration, smuggling

BSF plans to secure Sundarbans mangrove region with 1,100 personnel, drones & ATVs along India-Bangladesh border.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Drone recovered near IB in Punjab's Ferozepur

During a search operation on Saturday, the BSF personnel recovered a China-made quadcopter along with a hold and release mechanism from the field, said the official.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Made-In-China Drone recovered near Maboke village in Punjab

The BSF intercepted the movement of the suspected drone near Maboke village, immediately reacted and fired on the drone to intercept it. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 9, 2023

Apprehensions drop, gold smuggling and FICN rise along south Bengal border in 2023

BSF South Bengal Frontier reports drop in illegal border crossing, but spike in gold and FICN smuggling. 2,345 persons apprehended in 2023, including 1,410 Bangladesh nationals, 864 Indian citizens and 61 Rohingyas. Seizure of gold up 50%, FICN up to ₹15.86 lakh. 641 persons apprehended for smuggling, incl. 183 Bangladeshis…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

114 Rohingyas among 716 infiltrators nabbed in Tripura in 2023

“The BSF is effectively guarding the international border with Bangladesh, resulting in the arrest of 319 Bangladeshis, 112 Rohingyas and 285 Indians in 2023,” Mr. Singh said.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

BSF recovers China-made drone in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

BSF Punjab Frontier recovered Chinese-made drone in Khalra village, Tarn Taran district. Search operation launched based on specific info. Drone recovered from farming field. Model: DJI Mavic 3 Classic. Smugglers foiled in attempt to smuggle narcotics via drone.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

In Supreme Court, Punjab challenges extension of BSF jurisdiction to 50 km

The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear a suit filed by Punjab accusing the Centre of extending the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

All gaps along Pakistan, Bangladesh border to be plugged in next two years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India’s two major borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh will be completely secured in the next two years, with work under way to completely plug gaps in about 60 km stretch along these two fronts.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Morning Digest | Exit polls show Congress win in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, but differ over M.P., Rajasthan; GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

No ‘successful infiltration’ along Bangladesh border, says BSF D-G

He was speaking to reporters during the annual press conference at the BSF camp at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand on the eve of the 59th Raising Day of the force.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023