Debate Unnecessary, Matter of National Security: Centre's Stand on BSF's Augmented Powers Row
3 years, 2 months ago

Debate Unnecessary, Matter of National Security: Centre's Stand on BSF's Augmented Powers Row

News 18  

Amid a power tussle between the Centre and two opposition-ruled states over the increase in BSF’s jurisdictional powers, the central government has taken a stand that the matter is of national security and, hence, a debate over it is unnecessary. Government sources told News18 that the debate over BSF gaining more power is unnecessary as it is an issue of national security. According to a new gazette notification dated October 11, BSF officials can now search, seize and arrest, at par with their police counterparts, 50 km into Punjab, Bengal and Assam. He claimed that Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi had “meekly surrendered” to the Centre’s move.

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Amit Shah directs BSF to lead vigil against drones from Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

Amit Shah directs BSF to lead vigil against drones from Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Home minister Amit Shah has asked Border Security Force to lead an inter-agency group that will seek to counter drones transporting weapons and explosives across the 182 km long international border in Jammu, from Pakistan. The increased drone activity across the border was brought to the notice of Home Minister Amit Shah in the security review meeting in Srinagar on …

BSF thwarts drone infiltration attempt along Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur
3 years ago

BSF thwarts drone infiltration attempt along Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur

India Today  

The Border Security Force thwarted an infiltration bid by a drone along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur on Sunday night. The drone was flown from the Pakistan side of the Kasowal border outpost in Gurdaspur sector. Meanwhile, a Pakistani youth was apprehended for trespassing in the Dera Baba Nanak area near the international border in Punjab. Earlier, security forces …

Move Will Divert BSF From Border Guarding, Says Ex-ADG; Former Punjab DGP Feels Seizure Powers Must
3 years, 2 months ago

Move Will Divert BSF From Border Guarding, Says Ex-ADG; Former Punjab DGP Feels Seizure Powers Must

News 18  

Amid a political tussle over an order by ministry of home affairs granting more powers to BSF, experts related to security forces have mixed feelings on it. While a former Punjab DGP feels the Border Security Force is equipped to deal with new threats such as drones easily, a former BSF ADG said it will divert the organisation from fulfilling …

In a First, BSF Lodges Strong Protest With Pakistan on Increased Drone Activities by Neighbour in Jammu
3 years, 5 months ago

In a First, BSF Lodges Strong Protest With Pakistan on Increased Drone Activities by Neighbour in Jammu

News 18  

The Border Security Force on Saturday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the drone activities by “Pakistan authorities” in Jammu area, in its first official protest lodged post the June 27 drone attack on the Jammu Airforce station. “Today, on request of Pakistan Rangers, a Sector Commander level meeting was held between Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers on …

Drone spotted over Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Delhi lodges protest with Pakistan
3 years, 5 months ago

Drone spotted over Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Delhi lodges protest with Pakistan

India Today  

A drone was spotted on Sunday in the residential complex of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad causing a huge alarm for the Indian security establishment. Sources tell India Today that the matter of this major security breach in the diplomatic enclave in Islamabad was taken up through diplomatic channels by the High Commission officials with the Pakistan Foreign Office. …

In 1st Ceasefire Violation After Indo-Pak Agreement, BSF Patrolling Party Targeted in Ramgarh by Rangers
3 years, 7 months ago

In 1st Ceasefire Violation After Indo-Pak Agreement, BSF Patrolling Party Targeted in Ramgarh by Rangers

News 18  

Pakistan Rangers on Monday resorted to “unprovoked” cross-border firing along the International Border in the Ramgarh Sector of Samba district. “Our patrolling party was targeted by the Pakistani Rangers in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district early this morning, we also retaliated in a big way,” Deputy Inspector General of BSF, SPS Sandhu, said. During the past two months of …

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