BSF apprehends Pakistani boat, intruder near Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kachchh Dist
Pakistani boat
with a suspected intruder was apprehended in Gujarat along the India-Pakistan border.
"During a routine patrol,
BSF
apprehended the intruder from Lakhpat, a town in Kachchh district Gujarat. Fishing equipment was recovered from the boat," Officials said, adding that multiple security agencies have launched a detailed investigation into the infiltration attempt to determine the motive and possible links.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NDTV
40 minutes ago
- NDTV
Pakistani TikTok Star Sumeera Rajput Poisoned For Refusing Marriage
In yet another grim reflection of the worsening human rights situation in Pakistan, TikTok content creator Sumeera Rajput was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her home in the Bago Wah area of Sindh's Ghotki district, Geo News reported. The case has sparked outrage as allegations of forced marriage and poisoning surface, highlighting the deep-rooted violence faced by women and digital creators in the country. According to Geo News, Ghotki District Police Officer Anwar Shaikh confirmed that Rajput's 15-year-old daughter claimed her mother had been poisoned by individuals who had long been pressuring her into a forced marriage. The daughter alleged that her mother was given poisonous tablets, which led to her death. Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Geo News stated that no First Information Report (FIR) has been registered, and police say they are still investigating whether foul play was involved. Two individuals have been taken into custody, but authorities have yet to confirm a motive, raising concerns about police apathy and the lack of urgency in protecting women's rights. Rajput, who had over 58,000 TikTok followers and more than one million likes, is the latest in a series of targeted killings of female influencers in Pakistan. Just last month, another TikToker, 17-year-old Sana Yousaf, was shot dead inside her home in Islamabad's Sector G-13/1, Geo News reported. Despite swift action in arresting her alleged killer, Umar Hayat, the broader pattern of violence against women in public life continues unabated. The Pakistani state remains largely unresponsive to violence against women, and the failure to address digital harassment, forced marriage, and gender-based killings underscores the erosion of basic rights in the country. The deaths of Rajput and Yousaf are not isolated tragedies; they reflect a society where justice remains elusive and the lives of outspoken women hang by a thread.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
A salute to Captain Saurabh Kalia's courage and fight for justice
Only 22, Captain Saurabh Kalia didn't get to write his own story, but The Legacy of Captain Saurabh Kalia: Kargil's First War Hero aims to preserve it for him. The writers, Sreemati Sen and NK Kalia, indeed do a good job! Captain Saurabh Kalia is hailed as the first officer to report intrusion by the Pakistan Army in the Kargil region, in 1999. From moments of a quiet childhood lived in Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) to the brutal events in Kargil, in May 1999, the book traces the life journey of this martyr. The first half charmingly narrates how a young boy used to once indulge in birdwatching along the Neugal river, and play chess at home with his brother (Vaibhav). These were the days of childhood spent at a home where he imbibed the crucial lessons of discipline and dream from his father, Dr NK Kalia, a scientist, and his mother Vijay Kalia, a government employee. The story tightens by the time Saurabh joins the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun and earns his commission in the 4 Jat Regiment. And then, it breaks. The words make the reader time travel to May 15, 1999. Just before the news of Kargil War reached civilians, Saurabh and five fellow soldiers on this date had ventured out for a reconnaissance mission to Bajrang Post; which had been quietly infiltrated by Pakistani troops. Captain Saurabh and his patrolling party never returned. What followed was 22 days of Pakistani captivity and, as revealed later in the post-mortem reports, unthinkable torture. It was a horror that no parent should ever be asked to imagine. And yet, Dr Kalia was. The tension through the book is palpable, as can be seen from this one excerpt: 'Vaibhav met his father's gaze, then turned to his mother. He took a breath, his hands trembling slightly. 'Mummy... Papa...' he began. 'There is an article... about a missing army patrol...' He paused, unable to continue. Robo's hand flew to her mouth, her eyes widening in fear. 'They have... they have mentioned Bhaiya's name.'' It's the kind of line you never forget. And this book is full of them. But then there is hope at the end, when the narrative shifts from being a biography to a testimony. The Kalias, true fighters just like their son, turn down their grief into a mission by setting up Saurabh Van Vihar, building memorials, writing letters, speaking to the press, and demanding accountability. Even 26 years later, Dr NK Kalia has not stopped fighting. On what would have been his son's 49th birthday this year, the 78-year-old scientist continues to press for Pakistan's accountability at the International Court of Justice for violating the Geneva Conventions. Because for him, this isn't about revenge. It's about memory. And this review isn't just about a book, but a way of saying: My son lived, my son mattered, and I will not let you forget. Title: The Legacy of Captain Saurabh Kalia Author: Sreemati Sen and NK Kalia Publisher: Penguin Veer Price: ₹399 For more, follow HT City Delhi Junction
Mint
3 hours ago
- Mint
Gurugram police detain 10 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, deportation underway
Ten Bangladeshi nationals have been detained in Gurugram as part of an ongoing drive to identify illegal immigrants, and they will be deported, police said on Saturday. As reported by ANI, citing Sandeep Kumar, PRO, Gurugram Police, 'Gurugram Police has detained 10 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Bangladeshi documents have been recovered from them. The process to deport them has begun.' Earlier on Friday, Police told PTI that strict instructions have been given to landlords in Gurugram to complete police verification of their tenants before renting houses to them. According to police, many illegal migrants have now gone underground. In the absence of valid documents, they are moving towards rural areas or other cities. Police sources told PTI that on Thursday that under the drive, which has been going on for the past week, more than 250 suspected illegal immigrants have been sent to holding areas, where their documents are being verified. Hundreds of domestic workers and sanitation staff have left Gurugram due to fear of police checks and detention. This sudden exit has severely disrupted waste collection. Garbage has been piling up on the streets while door-to-door waste collection systems have collapsed. According to the Hindustan Times, areas like Sector 103, Palam Vihar, Sector 56, 57 and Sector 29 are now facing waste problems. Residents are hiring tractor-trolleys without proper waste separation or trained workers. It is causing random dumping that risks turning into a serious health crisis. In a separate incident, two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers were shot dead by the BSF at the international border in South Tripura, PTI reported. "BSF personnel were keeping a close vigil on the border when they spotted a major smuggling attempt. As they tried to intercept, the smugglers got violent. In self-defence, the security personnel opened fire," a senior officer of the border-guarding force said. (This is a breaking news)
