Tag: Border Security Force (BSF)

14 Naxals Killed in Encounter with Police at Chhattisgarh-Odisha Border

The police confirmed that one of the Naxal militants involved in the encounter had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on his head.

January 21, 2025

‘Low-level politics’: Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata for shifting blame to BSF on infiltration

Adhikari accused Banerjee of indulging in "low-level politics" by blaming the BSF for infiltration, stating that the security forces serve the nation, not the government.

January 5, 2025

“We will protest against BSF if they facilitate militants to disrupt state”: West Bengal CM

While addressing the State Administrative Review Meeting at the Nabanna Sabhaghar in Kolkata the Bengal CM stated that if the BSF continues to facilitate such activities, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would protest against them.

January 2, 2025

Amit Shah attends BSF’s 60th Foundation Day parade in Jodhpur, pays floral tribute

BSF celebrates its Raising Day on December 1 - commemorating the establishment of the paramilitary force on December 1, 1965.

December 8, 2024

“BSF stands as critical line of defence, embodying courage, dedication, exceptional service”: PM Modi on Raising Day

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also extended his greetings to BSF India personnel and their families.

December 1, 2024

BSF soldiers safeguarded the honor, ambitions of Bharat: Amit Shah

However, the challenges posed during the conflict highlighted the need for a specialized and centralized force to protect India's borders.

December 1, 2024

BSF recovers 13 kg of suspected heroin in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

In a post on X, BSF Punjab Frontier said, "This recovery has dealt a significant blow to trans-border criminals attempting to smuggle heroin into India from the Pakistan border."

October 11, 2024

BSF seizes banned medicines in Punjab

Among the confiscated items were 20,370 capsules of Pregabalin and 93 tablets of Tapentadol.

April 10, 2024

25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces arrive in Punjab ahead of Lok Sabha polls

According to an official release, the 25 companies include five companies of Central Reserved Police Forces (CRPF), 15 companies of Border Security Force (BSF), and five companies of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

March 9, 2024

1,132 personnel of police, fire among other services selected for Gallantry and service medals on this Republic Day

Border Security Force's two Head Constables-- late Sanwala Ram Vishnoi and late Shishu Pal Singh-- have been selected posthumously for President's Medal for Gallantry (PMG) on this Republic Day.

January 25, 2024