News for 'Border Security Forces Jawans'

We guard borders 'empty stomach', says BSF jawan in video

We guard borders 'empty stomach', says BSF jawan in video

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The BSF took cognisance of the video and tweeted that an inquiry has been ordered.

India, Pak soldiers exchange Diwali sweets at LoC, but not IB

India, Pak soldiers exchange Diwali sweets at LoC, but not IB

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

There was no traditional exchange of sweets and pleasantries between the two sides along the International Border, the officials said, attributing it to the tense situation following the recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan Rangers that left a Border Security Force jawan dead.

CRPF officer killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh; 4 suspects detained

CRPF officer killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh; 4 suspects detained

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place in the morning under Jagargunda police station area when a team of the CRPF's 165th battalion was out on an anti-Maoist operation, a police official said.

India pushes to get Pakistan back in FATF 'grey list'

India pushes to get Pakistan back in FATF 'grey list'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India will argue for Pakistan's return to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list due to its alleged failure to combat money laundering and terror financing. The move comes after recent tensions between the two countries following a terror attack in Pahalgam, India. India believes Pakistan has not adequately addressed the issue of terrorism emanating from its territory and has diverted funds from multilateral agencies towards arms purchases.

BSF targeted 76 Pak posts, 42 FDLs, destroyed three terror launch pads

BSF targeted 76 Pak posts, 42 FDLs, destroyed three terror launch pads

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) launched "Operation Sindoor" in retaliation to unprovoked firing and shelling by Pakistani Rangers along the International Border (IB) in Jammu. BSF troops destroyed three terrorist launch pads and targeted 76 Pakistani border outposts and 42 forward defence locations. The BSF action came after Pakistan launched heavy firing and shelling on 60 Indian posts and 49 forward positions, reportedly providing cover for an attempted infiltration by 40-50 terrorists.

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The home ministry conveyed to the PMO that there was no shortage of rations at any post in paramilitary forces and quality check is being conducted regularly.

Drunk BSF jawan opens fire, two killed

Drunk BSF jawan opens fire, two killed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Two jawans of the Border Security Force were killed and another injured when a BSF jawan, in an inebriated condition, fired indiscriminately at Rajbari border outpost in south Tripura district, police said in Agartala on Thursday.

Thousands bid farewell to BSF jawan from Maharashtra

Thousands bid farewell to BSF jawan from Maharashtra

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Border Security Force jawan Nitin Subhash Koli was killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in the Macchil sector along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.

2 BSF battalions shifted from Odisha to Jammu amid surge in terror attacks

2 BSF battalions shifted from Odisha to Jammu amid surge in terror attacks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The troops of these two units are expected to be based in Samba and near the Jammu-Punjab border, the sources said.

BSF jawan succumbs to COVID-19; 14th death in CAPFs

BSF jawan succumbs to COVID-19; 14th death in CAPFs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The officials said the jawan was the youngest to die among the CAPFs. All other fatalities were over 45 years, they said.

BSF jawans get special shoes for border closing parade

BSF jawans get special shoes for border closing parade

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Soldiers participating in the routine 'lowering of the flags' parade at the Attari Indo-Pak border in Amritsar have been provided with special shoes to help them perform the ceremony in comfort.

Jawan's video: Battalion CO, deputy transferred to northeast

Jawan's video: Battalion CO, deputy transferred to northeast

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The Border Security Force has transferred the Commanding Officer and the deputy of a battalion whose jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav recently alleged that poor quality food was being given to troops posted along the border.

Terror hits 8 Jammu districts, 18 jawans among 44 killed this year

Terror hits 8 Jammu districts, 18 jawans among 44 killed this year

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

To counter the threat and thwart the attempts of Pakistan-based handlers to spread terror in the peaceful areas of the region, officials said the Army, in close synergy with the police and the central armed police forces, has launched relentless operations in the vulnerable regions, especially in the dense forests.

Ahead of polls, Naxals fire at cops in Gadchiroli

Ahead of polls, Naxals fire at cops in Gadchiroli

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

A group of Naxalites opened fire at a combined security force on Sunday that was creating awareness among villagers ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls in the interiors of Gadhchiroli district, police said.

Two jawans booked for murder of youth in Kashmir

Two jawans booked for murder of youth in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Two security forces personnel have been booked for their alleged involvement in the death of a youth in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said on Sunday.

Co-pilot killed, pilot injured as Army chopper crashes in Kashmir

Co-pilot killed, pilot injured as Army chopper crashes in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

It crashed around 11:30 am with officials saying that it drifted away while descending and tumbled into a 'nallah' flowing nearby.

Pak's bid to push 250-300 terrorists into India foiled: BSF

Pak's bid to push 250-300 terrorists into India foiled: BSF

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The BSF officer also said human rights organisations should take note of the killings of civilians and the damage caused to civilian properties in the intense shelling by Pakistan.

2 terrorists, CRPF jawan killed in J-K's Kathua; 6 injured in Doda gunfight

2 terrorists, CRPF jawan killed in J-K's Kathua; 6 injured in Doda gunfight

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A terrorist holed up in a border village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district was killed by security forces on Wednesday in a more than 15-hour operation during which his partner was also shot dead and a CRPF jawan lost his life, officials said.

BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu

BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Constable Devender Singh was hit by a stray bullet through the loophole of his picket and could not survive the injury.

Pak forces wore 'thermal suits' to avoid detection, kill BSF man

Pak forces wore 'thermal suits' to avoid detection, kill BSF man

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The BSF commanders initially thought that the jawan was killed by a sniper shot from across the border.

Pakistan opens fire at 10 Indian posts, 2 BSF jawans injured

Pakistan opens fire at 10 Indian posts, 2 BSF jawans injured

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Two Border Security Force jawans were on Friday injured when Pakistani troops opened fire at seven border out posts and civilian areas along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts.

Felani Khatun killing case: BSF jawan acquitted on re-trial

Felani Khatun killing case: BSF jawan acquitted on re-trial

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A special Border Security Force court has acquitted upon retrial a jawan of the border guarding force in a case of the alleged illegal killing of a Bangladeshi girl in 2011 which is being followed with great interest by the two neighbours.

BSF head constable killed in Pak firing in J-K's Samba

BSF head constable killed in Pak firing in J-K's Samba

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

A BSF head constable was killed in unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers along the International Border (IB) in the Ramgarh sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district early Thursday, officials said.

BSF jawan video: HC seeks MHA reply on food served to soldiers

BSF jawan video: HC seeks MHA reply on food served to soldiers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

It also directed the BSF to produce before it the investigation report and the steps it has taken with regard to allegations levelled by Yadav.

Op Sindoor exposed Pakistan's terror sponsorship: Amit Shah

Op Sindoor exposed Pakistan's terror sponsorship: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the Operation Sindoor undertaken by the Indian armed forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack has "completely exposed" the fact that terrorism in India is sponsored by Pakistan. Shah also said that the operation showed the "firm" political will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the "precise" intelligence inputs from agencies, and the "lethal" capabilities of the armed forces. He added that the operation was successful as it used the correct firepower and achieved its aims besides "showing the reality" to Pakistan.

100-day annual leave plan for CAPF jawans to be announced soon

100-day annual leave plan for CAPF jawans to be announced soon

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The ministry of home affairs has held multiple meetings, the latest being early this month, to thrash out the issues delaying the implementation of the policy.

BSF jawan, villager killed in clash in Tripura; probe ordered

BSF jawan, villager killed in clash in Tripura; probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Two persons, including a Border Security Force jawan, were killed and ten injured during a clash between the border guards and villagers at South Ramnagar in Agartala.

Two infiltration bids foiled, jawan injured

Two infiltration bids foiled, jawan injured

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

One jawan was injured when Pakistani troops violated the border truce by resorting to unprovoked firing for several hours as the Border Security Force personnel foiled two infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Army jawan killed in cross-border Pak firing, 4th in this month

Army jawan killed in cross-border Pak firing, 4th in this month

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

There has been a spurt in Pakistani shelling along the border in Jammu and Kashmir this year with over 2,027 cases of violation of a ceasefire agreement being reported till June 10.

30,000 paramilitary jawans to take part in Yoga Day events

30,000 paramilitary jawans to take part in Yoga Day events

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A high-level meeting of the Committee of Secretaries decided that the celebrations must be participated by at least 1,000 central paramilitary force personnel at each locations in ensuring the 'grandeur' of the event across the country.

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Here is a timeline of the major attacks that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since 1999 till date

J&K: BSF man commits suicide

J&K: BSF man commits suicide

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

A Border Security Force jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on Tuesday.

2 Pakistani intruders shot dead along border

2 Pakistani intruders shot dead along border

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

An AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol and over two dozen bullet rounds were recovered from them.

At Indo-Pak border, BSF men dance to celebrate Lohri

At Indo-Pak border, BSF men dance to celebrate Lohri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Miles away from their families, jawans of the Border Security Force celebrated Lohri by dancing to the tunes of drums and guitars around bonfires and exchanging sweets with locals at the Forward Border Out Post in Suchetgarh, Jammu. Despite the high degree of alertness to block infiltration bids from across the border, jawans and officers of BSF immersed themselves in the Lohri celebrations at the Octerio-Suchetgarh forward border post along the International Border.

BSF jawan guns down senior colleague in Kashmir

BSF jawan guns down senior colleague in Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A jawan of the paramilitary border security force (BSF) was gunned down by his senior colleague in the second incident of fratricide this week in south Kashmir.

BSF jawan among 2 injured in Pak firing in Jammu

BSF jawan among 2 injured in Pak firing in Jammu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The mortar shelling and small arms firing from across the border was intense in Shahpur, Kirni and Qasba sectors along the LoC in Poonch district.

JK: BSF jawan found dead, another attempts suicide

JK: BSF jawan found dead, another attempts suicide

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Head Constable Gaviri Ram of 138 battalion was found lying in a pool of blood inside his barrack in the BSF camp Khanetar top area of Poonch district, officials said.

BSF food homely, jawan's video used by Pak to demoralise troops: Force chief

BSF food homely, jawan's video used by Pak to demoralise troops: Force chief

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

"Anyone can go any day and anytime to any border outpost of the BSF and ask for food"

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Shocking! More BSF jawans die in bike accidents than on the border

Shocking! More BSF jawans die in bike accidents than on the border

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

In a worrying trend, the BSF has lost four times more troops in off-duty bike accidents than at the borders in the recent past.