News for 'BSF'

J&K: 5 BSF jawans injured, 1 missing in landslide

J&K: 5 BSF jawans injured, 1 missing in landslide

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Five paramilitary Border Security Force troopers were injured and one is missing after a landslide triggered by a cloud burst hit their camp near the Line of Control in Gurez sector of north Kashmir's Bandipore district on Wednesday morning.

BSF commanders asked to spend 25 nights a month at border posts

BSF commanders asked to spend 25 nights a month at border posts

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The battalion in-charges have also been asked to set up a tactical base or operational centre at one of the forward locations along the Jammu frontier to ensure that there is no let up in security and an effective vigil is maintained.

Farmers' protest: Delhi police orders 30,000 tear gas shells

Farmers' protest: Delhi police orders 30,000 tear gas shells

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Delhi Police has already stocked up a large number of tear gas shells and ordered 30,000 more from the BSF's Tear Smoke Unit (TSU) located at Tekanpur in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, an official said.

Agartala: BSF jawan among 2 killed by suspected militants

Agartala: BSF jawan among 2 killed by suspected militants

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

A Border Security Force jawan and a civilian driver were killed and another person was injured on Monday when suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura militants fired at them at Khantlang, a village bordering Chittagong Hill Tract in Bangladesh, the police said.

Mahindra survive BSF scare

Mahindra survive BSF scare

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Mahindra United beat Border Security Force by a late goal to set up a quarter-final date with Sporting Clube de Goa in the Durand Cup football tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi on Friday.

BSF, BDR exchange fire

BSF, BDR exchange fire

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The police said on Sunday the BDR fired over 400 rounds on the BSF who repulsed the attack by firing 100 rounds at Amulia.

2 BSF men killed, 14 injured as Pak violates truce days after DGMO talk

2 BSF men killed, 14 injured as Pak violates truce days after DGMO talk

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The shelling was so intense that the deafening sound of mortar shell explosions was even heard in the Jammu city, residents said.

BSF for more interaction between officers, jawans

BSF for more interaction between officers, jawans

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

''We have asked the officers and commanders to interact with the jawans more and share their problems. This will contribute in reducing stress,'' Mishra said. He said the deputy commandants, posted at the battalions, were being asked to ensure that they knew every jawan by his name, his address and other details.

10 dead after BSF plane crashes into wall near Delhi

10 dead after BSF plane crashes into wall near Delhi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The plane crashed into the airport boundary wall and landed in a sewage treatment plant while returning back due to apparent technical problem.

Terrorists waiting to enter J&K: BSF chief

Terrorists waiting to enter J&K: BSF chief

Rediff.com5 May 2008

"The BSF has strong inputs that terrorists are waiting along the border to enter the country," BSF Director General A K Mitra told reporters in Chandigarh. He said infiltration is currently low along the western border. However, "once the mountain passes open, the terrorist activities along the border are likely to increase manifold," he said.

BSF-BDR talks from Sept 26

BSF-BDR talks from Sept 26

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

At the six-day bi-annual meeting, the issue of killing of BSF officer allegedly by BDR personnel in Tripura in April will also be raised by the Indian side which will seek an account of action taken in the matter.

Chhattisgarh: 2 BSF men killed in Naxal ambush

Chhattisgarh: 2 BSF men killed in Naxal ambush

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

Kanker district Superintendent of Police Rahul Bhagat told PTI on phone that a joint patrolling team of the BSF and the district police from Koylibeda was ambushed near Sulangi village by around 150 naxals in which two BSF jawans -- a head constable and a constable--were killed on the spot while three others, including a special police officer, were injured.

Pak troops fire at Indian side, BSF jawan injured

Pak troops fire at Indian side, BSF jawan injured

Rediff.com1 May 2010

A paramilitary Border Security Force trooper was wounded on Saturday evening when Pakistani troops resorted to heavy firing in the Krishnaghati area of Mendhar sector of the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region.

Par panel suggests reservation for transgenders in CAPFs

Par panel suggests reservation for transgenders in CAPFs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee has asked the Union home ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.

Border outposts come under Pak mortar attack, BSF retaliates

Border outposts come under Pak mortar attack, BSF retaliates

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

In continued ceasefire violations, Pakistani troops resorted to night-long firing and mortar shelling targeting six Border Out Posts along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu district, forcing the Border Security Force to retaliate effectively.

Wasn't given fair trial before dismissal: BSF jawan

Wasn't given fair trial before dismissal: BSF jawan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

He said he was shocked to know about his dismissal after being earlier asked to prepare pension and retirement documents.

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

"Not a single woman (from Sandeshkhali) has lodged any FIR. It was me who directed the police to lodge a suo motu case. Our block president has been arrested," she said.

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Municipal corporations penalise late property tax payments. 'Penalties can include attachment of properties, bank accounts, rent and other movable assets," says Anand Moorthy, co-founder, Square Yards.

Son of BSF jawan who complained about 'bad food' found dead

Son of BSF jawan who complained about 'bad food' found dead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Tej Bahadur Yadav had posted four videos on social media in January, 2017, that showed him complaining about the unpalatable food at his camp along the Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian Airlines whip BSF

Indian Airlines whip BSF

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

The victory gave Indian Airlines a place in the semi-finals of the Shastri hockey tournament.

BSF jawan captured by Pakistan to be released today

BSF jawan captured by Pakistan to be released today

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Pakistan will handover the paramilitary Border Security Force trooper on Friday afternoon, according to a senior officer.

PHOTOS: India celebrates 77th Independence Day

PHOTOS: India celebrates 77th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The 77th Independence Day was celebrated with a festive fervour across the country on Tuesday.

BSF jawan injured in firing from across border

BSF jawan injured in firing from across border

Rediff.com25 May 2010

A Border Security Force jawan was injured in firing from across the International Border at Bobiyan in Kathua district in Jammu on Tuesday.

Meghalaya: BDR men walk in, BSF fires in air

Meghalaya: BDR men walk in, BSF fires in air

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

BSF jawans on Thursday fired in the air and detained a BDR personnel who along with several others tried to intrude into Indian territory in Meghalaya.

Bid to storm BSF camp in Pulwama

Bid to storm BSF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com1 May 2003

This is the fourth suicide attack by militants in the last one week.

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF veteran of the 1971 India-Pakistan war whose bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie Border, died in Jodhpur on Monday.

BSF shuns aggressive posture at Wagah

BSF shuns aggressive posture at Wagah

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The Pakistani Rangers would also soon shun the aggressive posturing during the daily sunset parade.

Kashmir will face same fate as Gaza if...: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir will face same fate as Gaza if...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Referring to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's famous statement, Abdullah said "we can change friends but we cannot change neighbours".

Pakistan Rangers, BSF begin border talks

Pakistan Rangers, BSF begin border talks

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

An 18-member Pakistani delegation comprising officials of the border force and the Interior Ministry, led by Pakistan Rangers Director General (Sindh) Maj Gen Rizwan Akhtar, was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour by a BSF contingent at the headquarters of the Indian border guards in New Delhi.

BSF refutes allegations, says crashed plane was airworthy

BSF refutes allegations, says crashed plane was airworthy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Border Security Force on said its crashed Superking aircraft that killed 10 of its highly experienced personnel was completely "airworthy" and was flying "very well" as it refuted allegations about any possible defect in the ill-fated plane.

BSF deploys women in Beating Retreat at Wagah

BSF deploys women in Beating Retreat at Wagah

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

For the first time in over four decades, women personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been made part of the routine Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah on the Indo-Pak border Attari.

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Warning that the 24-hour long lull on the border can take "any turn any time", the Border Security Force on Sunday said that it was fully prepared to deal with any eventuality and any border build-up by the Pakistani side on the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's Facebook accounts under scanner for 'Pakistani friends'

BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's Facebook accounts under scanner for 'Pakistani friends'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

About 17 per cent of the over 6,000 'friends' in Yadav's accounts are from Pakistan.

BSF keen to have direct touch with Pak Rangers

BSF keen to have direct touch with Pak Rangers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The Border Security Force is keen to have direct communication over the phone with their counterparts in Pakistan on any matter of concern along the border, as it is the case of Indo-Bangladesh border, BSF Director General U K Bansal said in Shillong on Thursday.

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

The Punjab police has arrested a Border Security Force jawan for allegedly helping in cross border smuggling of weapons and narcotics.

BSF crash: Why does a soldier's family have to cry?' Relative asks home minister

BSF crash: Why does a soldier's family have to cry?' Relative asks home minister

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was present at the funeral of the BSF personnel who died in the air crash on Tuesday.

'Depressed' BSF jawan fires in air outside JK CM's residence

'Depressed' BSF jawan fires in air outside JK CM's residence

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

In a major security lapse, a 'depressed' BSF jawan posted outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar fired around 12 rounds in the air on Monday morning, triggering panic in the high security area.

BSF jawan killed in Pak border shelling

BSF jawan killed in Pak border shelling

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Pakistan on Monday resumed heavy mortar shelling targeting scores of Border Out Posts and civilian areas along International Border in Samba and Kathua districts, killing a Border Security Force jawan.

4 LeT suspects in BSF custody

4 LeT suspects in BSF custody

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

"The four men are still in BSF custody at Haridaspur and both state and central intelligence officials interrogated the LeT suspects there," a police source said.