News for 'Line of Control and Border Security Force'

1 jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on Eid

1 jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on Eid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

11 BSF troops have so far been killed in cross-border firing incidents along the IBr in J&K this year.

Pak targets villages, forward posts along IB, LoC in J-K

Pak targets villages, forward posts along IB, LoC in J-K

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

There was no report of any casualty in the latest ceasefire violation which came a day after a personnel of the Indian Army was killed and three others including two women were injured in separate ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Rajouri and Poonch districts.

India, China to hold 15th round of border talks on Friday

India, China to hold 15th round of border talks on Friday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The talks till now have resulted in the resolution of issues in North and South Bank of Pangong Tso, Galwan and Gogra Hot Spring areas.

If needed, forces can cross border to protect country: Rajnath

If needed, forces can cross border to protect country: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Kashmir was with India, Kashmir is with India and Kashmir will remain with India forever, said Singh.

BSF constable, injured in Pak firing in Kashmir, dies

BSF constable, injured in Pak firing in Kashmir, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Singh, 26, who was undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu, died around 11.45 pm, police said.

4 soldiers, 3 terrorists killed as infiltration bid foiled

4 soldiers, 3 terrorists killed as infiltration bid foiled

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The terrorists made an abortive bid during the night to infiltrate into the Indian side of the LoC in Machil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, they added. The infiltrators were challenged and three of them were killed, the officials said.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again in J&K

Pakistan violates ceasefire again in J&K

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

The ceasefire agreement was yet again "violated" by Pakistan as bullets were fired from across the border on Indian posts at the Line of Control in Sabzian sector of bordering Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said in Jammu on Saturday.

India retaliates: At least 3 Pak soldiers killed, 6 posts damaged

India retaliates: At least 3 Pak soldiers killed, 6 posts damaged

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

At least 2-3 Pakistani armymen are believed to have been killed on Tuesday in the retaliatory firing by Indian troops in the Noushera sector of Rajouri district while seven women, including six members of a family, were injured in R S Pura sector of Jammu district in cross-border shelling.

Disengagement 75% complete but....: Jaishankar on India-China LAC talks

Disengagement 75% complete but....: Jaishankar on India-China LAC talks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

But there is a bigger issue that both of us have brought forces close up and in that sense there is a militarisation of the border, he said.

Kupwara: BSF officer killed, 6 missing after avalanche

Kupwara: BSF officer killed, 6 missing after avalanche

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Sub-Inspector Narendra Kumar died while five armymen and a BSF constable were missing after the avalanche struck this morning, a BSF spokesman said.

Pakistan soldiers open fire at LoC, BSF jawan injured

Pakistan soldiers open fire at LoC, BSF jawan injured

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

A jawan of the Border Security Force was injured when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire again, resorting to unprovoked and heavy firing and rocket attacks on three Indian forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Indian troops to retaliate effectively.

Jawan killed, pillar damaged in IED blasts in J&K

Jawan killed, pillar damaged in IED blasts in J&K

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

An army jawan was killed in a landmine blast while a border-fencing pillar was damaged when an improvised explosive device went off in the Jammu region on Sunday, the police and the Border Security Force said.

6 soldiers among 12 killed in series of avalanches in J-K

6 soldiers among 12 killed in series of avalanches in J-K

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Border Security Force is deployed along the LoC under the operational command of the Army as part of guarding the front against Pakistan.

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

Army guns down 3 terrorists behind attack on BSF post

Army guns down 3 terrorists behind attack on BSF post

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Three weapons and other war-like stores have been recovered from the scene of the gunbattle

US condemns terrorists who seek to infiltrate across LoC

US condemns terrorists who seek to infiltrate across LoC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Condemning the terrorists who seek to infiltrate across the Line of Control, the United States on Thursday called on all parties to reduce tensions along the LoC by returning to the 2003 ceasefire commitments.

Army commanders to meet in Sikkim forward area on Thursday

Army commanders to meet in Sikkim forward area on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The commanders' conclave in a forward area in Sikkim, which is close to the Line of Actual Control, comes amid the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh.

India Celebrates Diwali

India Celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control in Akhnoor light candles on Dhanteras.

Soldier killed, another injured in Pak firing in Rajouri, Kathua

Soldier killed, another injured in Pak firing in Rajouri, Kathua

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The casualty comes barely a week after multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the LoC in north Kashmir left 11 people, including five security personnel, dead on November 13.

Taliban's gains pose fears of JMB's resurgence in East

Taliban's gains pose fears of JMB's resurgence in East

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The Border Security Force has been put on high alert along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam and Tripura following intelligence inputs of Islamic terrorists planning to infiltrate the country.

How India Can Tackle Security Challenges

How India Can Tackle Security Challenges

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

India has the ability in all respects to be a great power and address our security challenges in the best national interests, says Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

4 Pakistani posts along LoC destroyed in massive fire assault: Indian Army

4 Pakistani posts along LoC destroyed in massive fire assault: Indian Army

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The firing assault comes in retaliation to ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in the Keran sector earlier in the day.

Paris Olympics: France prepares against drone strikes, security threats

Paris Olympics: France prepares against drone strikes, security threats

Rediff.com23 May 2023

France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, a river parade through the heart of Paris, from security threats including drone strikes.

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.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Pak pounds 10 border posts in all-night firing, 2 personnel hurt

Pak pounds 10 border posts in all-night firing, 2 personnel hurt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops shelled mortars and opened heavy fire on 10 Border Out Posts along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving two security personnel injured.

Pak shells 17 Indian posts, border hamlets in Jammu; 3 injured

Pak shells 17 Indian posts, border hamlets in Jammu; 3 injured

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Three civilians were injured as Pakistani troops opened fire and shelled 17 border out posts and hamlets along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts overnight, resulting in heavy exchanges till the wee hours on Friday.

257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J&K in 2018

257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J&K in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The police chief asked the youth to focus on studies and their careers and not indulge in violence by getting swayed by the propaganda.

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir, Assam

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir, Assam

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Singh instructed officials to try their best to restore peace in the border state as early as possible.

2 from PoK arrested for helping Uri attackers cross LoC

2 from PoK arrested for helping Uri attackers cross LoC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Army said the duo was recruited two years ago by JeM and was guiding terrorists to infiltrate across the LoC.

Pakistan's denial: 'Shall never disrespect soldier, even Indian'

Pakistan's denial: 'Shall never disrespect soldier, even Indian'

Rediff.com1 May 2017

"Pakistan Army did not commit any ceasefire violation on the Line of Control or a BAT action in the Buttal sector (India's Krishna Ghati sector) as alleged by India. Indian blame of mutilating Indian soldiers' bodies is also false," a statement from the Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Public Relations wing said.

5 security personnel killed in Kupwara encounter

5 security personnel killed in Kupwara encounter

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Nine security force personnel were injured in the firing by the terrorists, they said adding five of them succumbed to injuries.

Drone row, border tension: Days after talks, India, Pak back to old ways

Drone row, border tension: Days after talks, India, Pak back to old ways

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Barely a week after Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan broke the deadlock and decided to re-engage, the two countries were back to a blame game over ceasefire violations with both sides lodging protest with each other.

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.

Another ceasefire violation by Pak, firing still on in Poonch

Another ceasefire violation by Pak, firing still on in Poonch

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Less than a week after five soldiers were killed in an ambush at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmi, Pakistan on Monday violated the bilateral ceasefire in the Poonch sector along the Line of Control, according to a defence spokesperson.

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande has carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh in his first visit to the border state after last month's clash between Indian and Chinese forces in the Tawang sector.

Pak troops 'pleaded' for ceasefire after our retaliation: BSF

Pak troops 'pleaded' for ceasefire after our retaliation: BSF

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Heavy artillery firing also left a trooper dead across the border, it said.

SP fields sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav against Modi in Varanasi

SP fields sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Yadav was dismissed in 2017 after he posted a video online complaining about the food served to the troops.

Pakistani troops fire on Indian post along LoC

Pakistani troops fire on Indian post along LoC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Pakistani troops on Thursday resorted to firing on a post in Swajian sector of Poonch district without causing any damage to the Indian side, official sources said in Jammu. Pakistani Rangers deployed at Kanari fired across the Line of Control on an Indian outpost in Swajian sector in the early hours, sources said, adding Border Security Force troops deployed in the area maintained restraint.