Border Security Force News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.
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.
Baloch woman illegally enters Rajasthan from Pak border, claims threat to life
Jaipur, March 17: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday detained a woman, claiming to be from Balochistan, who illegally crossed the India-Pakistan border and entered Rajasthan.
BSF personnel celebrate Holi at borders in West Bengal, Punjab, and Tripura
New Delhi, March 14: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed across India's borders celebrated Holi on Friday, blending festivity with their duty.
Jammu: BSF troops celebrate Holi near international border in RS Pura
Jammu, March 13: Border Security Force Troops celebrated Holi near the international Border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu on Thursday.
Holi celebrations begin across country with colors, music, festive joy
New Delhi, March 13: The festival of Holi has begun across the country, with people coming together to celebrate with colors, music, and traditional festivities.
Rajasthan: BSF celebrates Holi on Indo-Pak Border, showers 'Gulal' and distributes sweets
Jaisalmer, March 13: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Thursday posted at border outposts celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm. To make the experience memorable, the senior officers and jawans make special arrangements ahead of the festivities.
Bengal: BSF arrests smuggler, seizes gold for second day in succession
Kolkata, March 6: The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a person at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Petrapole, in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal, for attempting to smuggle gold into India across the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB).
BSF nab 4 Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura for trying to illegally cross border
Agartala, March 3: The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested nine people, including four Bangladeshi nationals, in two separate instances in Tripura on Sunday.
Clash at Indo-Bangladesh Border leaves BSF Jawan, intruder injured
Agartala, March 1: A tense situation unfolded along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Sepahijala district on February 28, when a group of 20-25 Bangladeshi miscreants intruded into Indian territory near Border Pillar (BP) reference 2050/7-S in the BOP Putia area at around 7:30 PM.
Tripura: BSF jawan injured, Bangladeshi smuggler killed in border clash
Agartala, Feb 28: A Bangladeshi smuggler died and a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was injured during a clash along India-Bangladesh border with Tripura on Friday late evening, officials said.
Punjab: BSF hosts 'Bordermen Marathon 2025' with over 5200 participants
Amritsar, February 23,: BSF Punjab Frontier organized 'Bordermen Marathon 2025' with the theme 'Hand in Hand with Border Population' in Amritsar on February 23.
Sharvari witnesses the awe-inspiring Attari-Wagah border ceremony in Amritsar
Mumbai, Feb 22: Actress Sharvari was seen at the Wagah Border near Amritsar on Friday evening, where she attended the Attari-Wagah border ceremony.
BSF, BGB discuss border security and coordination at 55th DG-Level Conference
New Delhi, February 18: The 55th Border Security Force - Border Guard Bangladesh (BSF-BGB) Director General Level Border Coordination Conference is taking place in New Delhi from February 17-20.
BSF Meghalaya foils illegal infiltration attempts, apprehends 14 Bangladeshi and 3 Indian touts
Shillong, February 14: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya, in a well-coordinated joint operation with sister agencies, successfully intercepted and apprehended multiple individuals attempting to illegally cross the international boundary, according to a release.
BSF Meghalaya apprehends 2 Bangladeshi nationals, 2 Indian touts in East Jaintia Hills
East Jaintia Hills, February 12: Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals (one male and one female), along with two Indian touts, while they were attempting to cross the International Border in the East Jaintia Hills district, according to a press release.
Meghalaya: BSF nabs infiltrator near Indo-Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills
Meghalaya, February 10: In a well-coordinated special operation, vigilant troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully apprehended an individual attempting to infiltrate India from Bangladesh near the international border in East Khasi Hills, according to a statement.
BSF nabs 7 B'deshi infiltrators, 3 Indian touts along India-Bangladesh border
Kolkata, Feb 7: The Border Security Force (BSF) said that it has successfully apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts in a meticulously planned and executed operation in West Bengal's Nadia and Murshidabad districts.
Punjab: BSF recovers Pakistani drone from Amritsar
Amritsar, February 7: Border Security Force (BSF) troops recovered a drone from the border area of Amritsar in Punjab.
BSF Meghalaya distributes sports items to village students along Indo-Bangladesh border
Shillong, February 7: The 172nd Battalion of BSF Meghalaya distributed sports equipment to villagers in Kuliang and Huroi, located along the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Jaintia Hills, the BSF Meghalaya said in a press release.
Tripura: Inspector General, BSF meets CM Manik Saha, briefs him on border security
Agartala, February 4: Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Ashwini Kumar Sharma, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha on Tuesday. During the meeting, which took place at the CM's office, the IG provided a detailed briefing on the operational situation along the state's border areas.
BSF ADG reviews security, operational preparedness along Indo-Bangladesh border
Guwahati, February 3: Ravi Gandhi, Additional Director General (ADG), BSF Eastern Command, Kolkata, during his 3-day visit to the area of responsibility of Guwahati frontier reviewed the operational preparedness and prevailing security scenario along the Indo-Bangladesh international border in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal.
80 patrols conducted along India-B'desh border, 40 village meetings held: BSF
Agartala, Feb 1: Maintaining full cooperation with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), India's Border Security Force (BSF) has conducted nearly 80 simultaneous coordinated patrols along the India-Bangladesh frontiers in the recent past, officials said here on Saturday.
Mizoram CM to present state Budget for FY 2025-26 on March 4
Aizawl, Feb 1: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma would present the state's Budget for the 2025-2026 financial year in the Assembly on March 4, an official said on Friday.
West Bengal Guv awards Police Medals to 33 BSF personnel
Kolkata, Jan 30: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose conferred 33 personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) with Police Medals for Meritorious Service at an investiture ceremony organised in Kolkata on Thursday.
BSF Mahila Constable thwarts major infiltration bid along Indo-Bangladesh Border
Kolkata, Jan 29: The Border Security Force (BSF) has claimed that a woman constable of the Malda Sector succeeded in thwarting a major infiltration bid by Bangladeshi nationals close to the Kutadah Border Outpost on Wednesday.
BSF Officiating DIG Harsh Nandan Joshi extends Republic Day greetings, highlights national unity and security
Attari-Wagah Border, January 26: Officiating DIG Harsh Nandan Joshi extended greetings to the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and their families on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, marking the celebration with an emphasis on national unity and security.
Our duty is to ensure the security of the country: BSF DIG Yogendra Singh Rathore on 76th Republic Day
Jaisalmer, January 26: On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, Yogendra Singh Rathore, the BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) from Jaisalmer, highlighted the importance of the security of the nation, stressing that the first and foremost duty of the Border Security Force (BSF) is to safeguard India's borders.
BSF unfurls Tricolour at Attari-Wagah border on 76th Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 26: On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday held the customary national flag hoisting ceremony at the Attari-Wagah Border in Amritsar, Punjab.
BSF unearths underground storerooms near Indo-Bangladesh Border; 62,200 Phensedyl bottles recovered
Kolkata, Jan 25: Ahead of Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) claims to have busted a major smuggling racket along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in West Bengal's Nadia district.
Motu Patlu celebrates Republic Day with BSF Jawans and FTE kids
Mumbai, Jan 25: Nick India celebrated Republic Day 2025 by partnering with the Border Security Force (BSF) at the iconic Attari-Wagah Border. Not just that, they even brought kids from the FTE School of Round Table India and their favorite Nicktoons, Motu and Patlu for a day filled with pride and joy alongside our brave jawans.
Bengal: Tight security in place for Republic Day celebration
Kolkata, Jan 25: Amid the continuing political crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh and the frequent reports of illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators being nabbed from different pockets in the state, security has been tightened in the state for the Republic Day celebration on Red Road in Kolkata on Sunday.
BSF declares 'Ops Alert' along Indo-Bangladesh Border ahead of R-Day
Kolkata, Jan 23: The Eastern Command of the Border Security Force (BSF) has commenced 'Ops Alert' along the 4,096 km Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) ahead of Republic Day.
West Bengal: BSF, BGB hold high-level coordination meeting to strengthen Indo-Bangladesh border security
Kolkata, January 23: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a sector commander-level coordination meeting on Wednesday at the Sonamasjid border outpost in Bangladesh.
BSF recovers 2 drones near Punjab border
Amritsar, January 23: The Border Security Force (BSF) has recovered two drones in two separate incidents from the border area of Amritsar and Fazilka district of Punjab.
Tripura: BSF Commandant Rakesh Sinha honoured with Director General's Commendation Card and Disc
Agartala, January 16: Rakesh Sinha, Commandant of the 81 Battalion, Border Security Force (BSF), has been honoured with the prestigious Director General's Commendation Card and Disc for his outstanding contributions to border security.
Infiltration attempts at an all-time high along Indo-Bangladesh Border: BSF
Kolkata, Jan 16: The Border Security Force (BSF) claims that it has strengthened security along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in West Bengal, in the light of infiltration attempts on a regular basis.
Assam: DG BSF reviews operational preparedness of BSF Guwahati Frontier
Guwahati, January 14: Daljit Singh Chaudhry, Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday during his one-day visit to BSF Guwahati Frontier, reviewed the current security scenario and operational preparedness along the India-Bangladesh International Border. The Director General was briefed by Sanjay Gaur, Inspector General, BSF Guwahati Frontier and staff officers about operational preparedness, measures to combat various challenges on Indo-Bangladesh international border and discussed various remedies to control trans-border crimes.
Meghalaya: BSF apprehends 4 Bangladeshi nationals near border
Shillong, January 14: Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya apprehended four Bangladeshi Nationals and 3 Indian touts near the International Border.
India observed all protocols while border fencing, expects Dhaka to help combat crimes: MEA conveys to Bangladesh envoy
New Delhi, January 13: India conveyed to Bangladesh Acting High Commissioner to India, Md Nural Islam, that New Delhi observed "all protocols and agreements" with regard to security measures at the border, including while fencing, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.