Police, BSF joint patrolling along border in J-K’s Samba

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Border Security Force on Friday conducted a joint patrolling exercise near the International Border in Samba district to strengthen the border grid, an official said.Senior Superintendent of Police, Samba, Virinder Singh Manhas and the commandants of BSF's 65th and 159th battalions participated in the intensive patrolling exercise aimed at assessing security preparedness and strategic locations along the India-Pakistan border in the Ghagwal-Samba sector, a police spokesperson said.He said the joint forces inspected various streams, culverts and canals to identify potential vulnerabilities in the region. They also interacted with local residents to enhance police-public coordination and encourage timely sharing of information about any suspicious person with law enforcement agencies, the spokesperson said. PTI

BSF, land port officials keep things moving along border

Hindu organizations and BJP supporters, led by Suvendu Adhikari, protested at the Petrapole border, demanding the release of an Iskcon monk detained in Bangladesh. Adhikari threatened a five-day border blockade if the monk isn't released by Tuesday. Despite the protests, border crossing and trade operations continued as normal on Monday, contradicting Adhikari's claim of a 24-hour halt.

Intense vigil, more fencing along Bangladesh border after rise in infiltration bid: BSF

Border Security Force (BSF) officials in North Bengal report a surge in infiltration attempts from Bangladesh over the past four months. Increased surveillance, including deployed personnel, cameras, and biometric systems, aims to curb illegal crossings. Fencing is being erected in previously open border areas, particularly near Thakurgaon and Panchgarh.

Intense vigil, more fencing along Bangladesh border after rise in infiltration bid: BSF

Border Security Force (BSF) officials in North Bengal report a surge in infiltration attempts from Bangladesh over the past four months. Increased surveillance, including deployed personnel and cameras, along with biometric systems at border crossings aim to curb illegal crossings. Fencing is being erected in previously open border areas, particularly near Thakurgaon and Panchgarh.

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