Border Security News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Modi Govt committed to development of Jammu and Kashmir: Home Minister Amit Shah
Jammu, April 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Modi government is committed to the development of Jammu and Kashmir, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts are bringing prosperity through development and welfare initiatives to all the citizens of the valley.
Eradicate terrorism, ensure zero infiltration: Amit Shah at J&K security meet
Srinagar, April 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday emphasized completely eradicating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and ensuring zero infiltration from across the border during a high-level meeting of the Unified Headquarters at Raj Bhawan here, the highest security grid in the union territory.
Bangladeshi drone found inside Indian territory in Tripura, probe launched
Agartala, April 7: A suspected Bangladeshi drone was found inside the Indian territory of southern Tripura on Monday, triggering tension in the border villages, officials said.
J-K: Amit Shah stresses govt's unwavering support and technological upgrades to BSF
Kathua, April 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday emphasized Border Security Force's relentless dedication, enduring extreme weather conditions, and remaining alert 24/7. Shah praised the BSF as the first line of defense, highlighting its vital contributions in nation security.
Amit Shah to visit international border, assess ground situation in J&K today
Jammu, April 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and meet the families of the policemen who died in a recent encounter with terrorists.
HM Amit Shah arrives on three-day J&K visit
Jammu, April 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Sunday to begin his three-day-long packed schedule visit to J&K.
Intruder shot dead by BSF on Jammu IB
Jammu, April 5: A Pakistani intruder was shot dead on Saturday on the international border (IB) by the troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Infiltration bid foiled on Jammu IB; intruder killed by BSF troops
Jammu, April 5: One intruder was killed after the Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration bid on the International Border (IB) in Jammu, the force said on Saturday.
Grateful to PM Modi for including Assam in vibrant village programme: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, April 4: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for including Assam in the second phase of the vibrant village programme following a cabinet decision of the Union government.
Vibrant border villages programme 2.0 approved with total outlay of Rs 6,839 crore
New Delhi, April 4: The Union Cabinet approved the Vibrant Villages Programme -II, furthering its commitment to the vision of safe, secure, and vibrant land borders.
Cabinet okays Rs 6,839 crore Vibrant Villages scheme to bolster India's security
New Delhi, April 4: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) as a Central Sector Scheme for developing villages located along the country's international borders to enhance national security.
Amit Shah to visit J&K for three days from April 6, hold security review meets
Jammu, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from April 6 to hold security review meetings and inaugurate development projects.
J-K: Security forces launch search Op after suspicious movements in Udhampur
Udhampur, April 3: Security forces have launched a search operation after two suspects were spotted in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Thursday.
Pakistan begins major crackdown against Afghan nationals
Islamabad, April 3: The government of Pakistan has started a major nationwide crackdown against Afghan nationals, arresting hundreds of "illegal foreigners", including Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders, before transferring them to camps for further repatriation to Afghanistan.
Parliament approves Immigration and Foreigners Bill-2025
New Delhi, April 2: The Parliament on Wednesday approved Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 seeking to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in the country. The Rajya Sabha gave nod to the Bill after holding a discussion on it which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.
Assam to launch its own satellite for better infrastructure, disaster management: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jorhat, April 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the state will launch its own satellite, adding that scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have already visited for this purpose.
BSF, Punjab Police recover drone carrying heroin near Tarn Taran Border
Tarn Taran, April 2: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered over 548 grams of heroin from the border area of the district Tarn Taran, officials said on Wednesday.
Meghalaya: Israeli tourist thanked BSF for timely medical aid
Shillong, April 2: The Border Security Force (BSF) from 04 Battalion in Meghalaya came to the rescue of an Israeli female tourist who was injured in an accident on March 31, 2025. The tourist suffered burn injuries and was in need of immediate medical attention.
Vigil strengthened to curb illegal infiltration, human trafficking from B'desh: CM Saha
Agartala, April 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state government has taken a series of steps to prevent illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, and the BSF as well as the state forces are on a strict vigil round-the-clock.
Tripura Govt steps up vigil to curb illegal infiltration, human trafficking: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, April 2: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state government has taken a series of steps to prevent illegal infiltration in Tripura, including conducting joint patrolling in unfenced areas along the international border, conducting raids, and forming district-level Anti-Human Trafficking units.
J-K: Operation to continue until all terrorists are neutralised, says Kathua DIG
Katra, March 31: The security forces have intensified their actions against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua. According to Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG, Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, the operation to track down terrorists in the region is still on, due to which some people have also been detained by the police.
Maintained defensive position: JK Police on search operations in Udhampur-Reasi
Udhampur, March 31: As the search operation in the Udhampur-Reasi region is ongoing, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Rayees Mohammad Bhat reaffirmed the security forces' commitment, stating that the operations would continue in a defensive posture.
West Bengal: BSF, BGB exchange sweets at India-Bangladesh Border on Eid-Ul-Fitr
Jalpaiguri, March 31: The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from the Indian side exchanged sweets on the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr with their Bangladeshi counterparts from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Fulbari in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri along the India-Bangladesh border on Sunday, fostering goodwill and coordination between the two forces.
J-K: Security forces intensify search operation in Kathua-Samba sector
Kathua, March 31: Security forces on Monday intensified their efforts in the Kathua-Samba region, launching a search operation in the Samba sector near the international border to sanitise the area.
Plea in SC against Tripura govt's failure to appoint DGP as per court guidelines
New Delhi, March 31: A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court against the state of Tripura’s failure to appoint a permanent Director General of Police (DGP) and adhere to the apex court directions relating to approaching the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) for appointment of the police chief.
Ugandan military tightens border security after deadly clashes in neighbouring Congo
Kampala, March 27: The Ugandan military has intensified screening and surveillance along its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following last week's clashes that left 242 Congolese militiamen dead.
Crimes along India-B'desh border in Tripura have declined: Residents tell top BSF officials
Agartala, March 26: Various crimes along the India-Bangladesh border villages in Tripura have significantly reduced due to the numerous efforts of the Border Security Force (BSF), border area residents claimed during their interactions with top BSF officials on Wednesday.
BSF Meghalaya foils cattle smuggling attempt, apprehends 5 near Bangladesh border
Shillong, March 26: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya thwarted an attempt to smuggle 22 buffaloes into Bangladesh and apprehended five Indian nationals near the international border in the West Jaintia Hills District, according to an official statement from the Border Security Forces.
Search operation in J&K's Kathua enters 4th day, locals pitch in to trace hiding terrorists
Jammu, March 26: The search operation to trace terrorists hiding in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district entered its fourth day on Wednesday, with the villagers also joining hands with the security forces.
Top BSF officer visits Tripura's first all-women border outpost
Agartala, March 25: BSF's Additional Director General (ADG), Eastern Command Ravi Gandhi, visited Border Outpost (BOP), Khantalang and BOP Pushparampara, the first all-women Prahari post in Tripura, officials said.
ADG BSF Eastern Command Ravi Gandhi visits BOP Khantalang and Pushparampara in Tripura
Agartala, March 26: Additional Director General (ADG), Eastern Command, BSF Ravi Gandhi visited Border Outpost (BOP) Khantalang and BOP Pushparampara on March 25 which is the first all-women Prahari BOP in Tripura, under 124 BN BSF.
'Govt focuses on strengthening border security with modernization': MHA to Lok Sabha
New Delhi, March 25: The government of India is committed to the construction and modernization of critical border infrastructure, such as fencing, border outposts, floodlights and roads, to enhance security along international borders, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
HM Shah, DoNER Minister Scindia greet Assam Rifles on its Raising Day
Shillong, March 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Governors and Chief Ministers of several northeastern states have extended their heartfelt greetings to the Assam Rifles personnel and their family members on the occasion of 190th Raising Day on Monday.
Militancy cannot be finished without people's support: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that militancy cannot be finished without the support of the people.
Assam Rifles, Customs seize smuggled areca nuts consignment in Mizoram
Aizawl, March 22: Assam Rifles and Customs officials, in a joint operation, have seized a consignment of areca nuts, also known as Burmese betel nuts, valued at Rs 1.08 crore in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday.
Trump administration terminates parole programs for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela
Washington DC, March 22: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the parole programs for "inadmissible aliens" from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, which were announced in 2022 and 2023, according to a statement by the DHS.
Trump administration planning military buffer zones to hold illegal migrants at southern border: Report
Washington DC, March 20: The Donald Trump administration is planning to take control of the buffer zone along the southern border in New Mexico and to empower US troops to hold migrants illegally entering the country, The Washington Post reported quoting officials familiar with the matter.
Lebanon shuts down illegal border crossings with Syria
Beirut, March 20: Lebanon closed illegal border crossings with Syria in the east and north of the country.
BSF DG reviews operational scenario, force's preparedness in Mizoram, Assam
Aizawl/Silchar (Assam), March 19: Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary, who is on a three-day visit to Mizoram and southern Assam, conducted a comprehensive review of the operational scenario, assessed the force's preparedness and strength for border domination efforts.
J-K: IGP Jammu reviews operational preparedness at border outposts in Kathua and Samba
Jammu, March 19: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS, conducted a comprehensive visit to various Border Outposts (BOPs) in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua and Samba districts, assessing the operational preparedness of security forces deployed along the International Border, Jammu and Kashmir police said in a press release.