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Sashastra Seema Bal Crowned Champions At All-India Police Judo Event

Sashastra Seema Bal Crowned Champions At All-India Police Judo Event

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has won the All-India Police Judo cluster tournament, which featured around 1,600 athletes from 36 police organisations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) secured the runner-up position, with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) coming in third.

Major Drug Bust: Rs 1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At India-Nepal Border

Major Drug Bust: Rs 1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At India-Nepal Border

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A man was arrested at the India-Nepal border in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, with over 2.30 kg of high-grade hydroponic weed worth approximately Rs 1 crore. The arrest by SSB personnel led to the accused being handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau for further investigation into a cross-border drug network.

Nepalese National Arrested With Illegal Charas In UP

Nepalese National Arrested With Illegal Charas In UP

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A Nepalese national was arrested near the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district with 4.66 kilograms of illegal charas worth about Rs 2.5 crore.

Two Nepal Girls Rescued From Trafficking Attempt Near UP Border

Two Nepal Girls Rescued From Trafficking Attempt Near UP Border

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Two minor girls from Nepal were rescued from an alleged human trafficking bid by police, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and an NGO in a joint operation, near the Indo-Nepal border in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh.

Man Held With Rs 20 Crore Marijuana Near Nepal Border

Man Held With Rs 20 Crore Marijuana Near Nepal Border

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Sashastra Seema Bal arrested a man near the Indo-Nepal border in Maharajganj district with over 327 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 20 crore.

In a first, Red Fort to echo Vande Mataram on Independence Day

In a first, Red Fort to echo Vande Mataram on Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

For the first time in Independence Day celebrations, 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary on August 15, followed by the recitation of the National Anthem, marking 150 years of the National Song's legacy.

Sashastra Seema Bal head constable killed in mysterious firing

Sashastra Seema Bal head constable killed in mysterious firing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The deceased received one gun shot and his body was taken to the hospital for post-mortem.

Man Held at India-Nepal Border for Using Fake Documents

Man Held at India-Nepal Border for Using Fake Documents

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A man was arrested by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district for attempting to enter Nepal using fake documents.

Sashastra Seema Bal to get intelligence wing

Sashastra Seema Bal to get intelligence wing

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The intelligence wing will have 650 field and staff agents to gather actionable information.

Bullet-proof vehicles, no straying: CRPF's SOP for Manipur

Bullet-proof vehicles, no straying: CRPF's SOP for Manipur

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has implemented a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for its personnel in Manipur, mandating the use of bulletproof vehicles and restricting stray movements, following recent ambushes on Assam Rifles troops. Concurrently, two elite CoBRA battalions have been deployed to conduct operations against armed miscreants, aiming to strengthen security and restore peace in the violence-hit state.

Maharajganj Man Kills Two Children Before Suicide

Maharajganj Man Kills Two Children Before Suicide

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A 45-year-old man in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his two young children before taking his own life in a rented house. Police are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident.

Interstate Drug Smugglers Nabbed Near India-Nepal Border

Interstate Drug Smugglers Nabbed Near India-Nepal Border

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three alleged interstate drug smugglers and seized banned narcotic tablets worth approximately Rs 1 crore near the India-Nepal border.

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Hyderabad are investigating the murder of Tanuja, the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. Investigators suspect the culprits, possibly Nepali nationals aided by a domestic worker, fled the city by train. Multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspects, and police have alerted forces in other states and the Sashastra Seema Bal.

Rs 85 Lakh Seized, Six Detained At Indo-Nepal Border

Rs 85 Lakh Seized, Six Detained At Indo-Nepal Border

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A joint team of police and SSB seized over Rs 85 lakh in Indian and Nepalese currency and detained six persons along the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich district.

British Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Entry into India from Nepal

British Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Entry into India from Nepal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Two British nationals have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment by an Indian court for illegally entering India from Nepal. The individuals, Hassan Amman Saleem and Sumitra Shakeel Olivia, were arrested in November last year for entering without valid documents.

CAPFs Face Shortfall: Over 93,000 Posts Unfilled

CAPFs Face Shortfall: Over 93,000 Posts Unfilled

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Indian government reports over 93,000 vacant posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, impacting law enforcement and security capabilities. Recruitment efforts are underway to address the shortfall.

Mansarovar pilgrims, wedding party cross Nepal border

Mansarovar pilgrims, wedding party cross Nepal border

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Amid unrest in Nepal, pilgrims from Tamil Nadu crossed the border for Kailash Mansarovar, and a wedding was held at the India-Nepal border.

15,000 Prisoners Escape In Nepal

15,000 Prisoners Escape In Nepal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

30 undertrial prisoners from Nepal, who escaped after a jail break, were arrested by Sashastra Seema Bal jawans at the India-Nepal border in Bihar.

MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Union Budget 2025-26 had allocated Rs 2,33,210.68 crore (BE) to the ministry helmed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

A high alert has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh's seven districts bordering Nepal. The districts are Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit.

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has apprehended approximately 60 individuals along the India-Nepal border, many suspected to be jail escapees from Nepal amid ongoing unrest. Security has been heightened in the region.

Republic Day 2026: Op Sindoor, defence prowess displayed at 77th R-Day parade

Republic Day 2026: Op Sindoor, defence prowess displayed at 77th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Around 100 artistes heralded the parade, on the theme 'Vividata Mein Ekta (Unity in Diversity) that featured a grand presentation of musical instruments, demonstrating the nation's unity and rich cultural diversity.

Sardar Patel wanted to unite Kashmir with India, but...: Modi

Sardar Patel wanted to unite Kashmir with India, but...: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at the Statue of Unity, commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary with a unity pledge and parade.

Soldiers Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Soldiers Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Women tie rakhis to army jawans in Prayagraj ahead of Raksha Bandhan.

High alert on Indo-Nepal border after reports of infiltration bid

High alert on Indo-Nepal border after reports of infiltration bid

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Security forces are on high alert along the India-Nepal border after intelligence reports indicated that over two dozen Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals are attempting to infiltrate the area. The suspected infiltrators are believed to have reached Nepal amid a pause in India-Pakistan hostilities. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), tasked with guarding the border, has intensified patrolling and increased checkpoints to verify the identity of individuals crossing the border. The India-Nepal border spans approximately 1,750 kilometers, touching five Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh.

Security stepped up in UP districts bordering Nepal after protests

Security stepped up in UP districts bordering Nepal after protests

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Security has been increased in Uttar Pradesh districts bordering Nepal following violent protests in Nepal over a ban on social media. Authorities are monitoring the situation and have increased patrols and surveillance.

177 security personnel die by suicide since 2019 in Chhattisgarh: Govt

177 security personnel die by suicide since 2019 in Chhattisgarh: Govt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Chhattisgarh assembly was informed that 177 security and police personnel, including those from paramilitary forces, have committed suicide in the state in the last six-and-a-half years. Family, personal issues, and health problems are cited as reasons.

People Flee Bangladesh In Panic

People Flee Bangladesh In Panic

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

People flee Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra's first woman DGP

Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra's first woman DGP

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rashmi Shukla on Thursday became Maharashtra's first woman Director General of Police (DGP).

Bangladeshi woman returns home after discovering UP lover's marriage

Bangladeshi woman returns home after discovering UP lover's marriage

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Kareem, a chef in Bahrain, came in contact with the woman over the Internet.

India's First Outdoor Museum Park

India's First Outdoor Museum Park

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Developed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the park showcases sculptures of various freedom fighters.

Pilibhit encounter: Manhunt launched for aides of killed terrorists

Pilibhit encounter: Manhunt launched for aides of killed terrorists

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Following the encounter of three Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terrorists in Pilibhit, security agencies are intensifying their search for their local helpers in the Terai region.

CRPF's K9 Ready To Guard Paris Olympics

CRPF's K9 Ready To Guard Paris Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Two K9 teams from the CRPF have reached Paris as part of the 10 K9 teams from various Indian security organisations selected to provide security to various venues at the Paris Olympics, 2024, scheduled from July 26 to August 11.

SSB suspends 2 jawans who let Seema Haider into India

SSB suspends 2 jawans who let Seema Haider into India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The SSB inspector and the jawan have been suspended, pending a full inquiry.

MHA withdraws 7,000 paramilitary personnel from Kashmir

MHA withdraws 7,000 paramilitary personnel from Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

About 20 such companies were withdrawn from the valley early this month.

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has claimed 258 lives since May last year, the state government's Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh said on Friday.

MHA gets Rs 2.33 lakh crore, bulk of funds for security

MHA gets Rs 2.33 lakh crore, bulk of funds for security

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday allocated Rs 2,33,210.68 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs with the majority of the fund -- Rs 1,60,391.06 crore -- being given to central police forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which are responsible for internal security, border guarding and security of vital installations.

Ban on construction, diesel cars lifted in Delhi as air quality improves

Ban on construction, diesel cars lifted in Delhi as air quality improves

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Preventive measures are in place and the forecast suggests further improvement, said the statutory body responsible for forming air pollution reduction strategies for the region and their implementation.

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Indian Army guards the Line of Actual Control -- India's border with China -- along with the ITBP.

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

When the internal security situation spirals out of the control of the provincial law and order machinery, the CAPFs can be called in, providing a security buffer before the Army is deployed.