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News18
27-05-2025
- News18
BSF Showcases Weapons Used Against Pakistan During Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: The weapons were showcased during a weapon exhibition at the BSF Frontier Headquarters in Jammu. The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday showcased a range of weapons, including the 'Vidhwansak' anti-material rifle, Automatic Grenade Launcher System, which were used by the defence forces in Operation Sindoor to target terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The weapons were showcased during a weapon exhibition at the BSF Frontier Headquarters in Jammu. The officials explained how these weapons played a crucial role in the operation and were effective in destroying enemy posts across the border. 1. Anti-Material Rifle 'Vidhwansak': The BSF showcased the 'Vidhwansak' Anti-Material Rifle, which struck Pakistani towers and bunkers during the Operation. The rifle's range is 1300 meters and 1800 meters. BSF official Rakesh Kaushik told news agency ANI that the barrels, bolts and magazines are changed as per the need. One magazine has three rounds. It destroys the enemy's pillboxes, bunkers and armed cars. It is made in India and destroyed all the given targets during Operation Sindoor. He added that Pakistan's observation outpost was destroyed using Vidhwansak. 2. Automatic Grenade Launcher System: A demonstration was held of the Automatic Grenade Launcher System, which destroyed the enemy hideouts, posts, and bulletproof vehicles during Operation Sindoor. BSF officer Ram Niwas said, This Automatic Grenade System proved a very successful weapon during Operation Sindoor to destroy enemy posts, hideouts and also their bullet-proof vehicles. Its range is 1700-2100 meters. The grenade fired from it has a killing area of 10 meters. Its fire is very effective." 3. Medium Machine Gun (MMG): The Medium Machine Gun was used effectively to counter Pakistan's attacks during Operation Sindoor. It was also usedto neutralise Pakistani bunkers and drones, with a high rate of fire. 'We destroyed Pakistani posts and drones with this Medium Machine Gun. It can fire 600-1000 rounds per minute," a BSF personnel said. A BSF officer explained that the medium machine gun is operated by three personnel. This was used by the BSF to counter Pakistan's attacks during Operation Sindoor. 'It fires at 650-1000 rounds per minute and can even stop the flowing water with its speed…It has a huge effect. The post within the range of the rifle was also destroyed," he added. 4.12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Gun: The BSF presented the 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Gun, used to shot down drones and destroy enemy infrastructure along the border during Operation Sindoor. BSF official Ravi Kant said that it is a belt-loaded crew weapon, operated by three soldiers. It has a range of two kilometres. It is useful in destroying the enemy's cars and tanks. He said, "Operation Sindoor went well; whoever came in front of us was destroyed. He added that the gun forced the enemy to leave their BOP (Border Outpost)." What Is Operation Sindoor? India launched 'precision strikes" under Operation Sindoor on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The strikes killed over 100 terrorists including 10 family members of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and four close aides. Targets included Jaish's Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, Sarjal camp in Tehra Kalan, Markaz Abbas in Kotli, and the Syedna Bilal camp in Muzaffarabad. Lashkar's strongholds — Markaz Taiba in Murdike, Markaz Ahle Hadith in Barnala, and Shwawai Nalla camp in Muzaffarabad — were also hit. Hizbul Mujahideen's facilities at Makaz Raheel Shahid in Kotli and Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot were among those targeted. The strikes, carried out with surgical precision, mark one of the most significant cross-border counter-terror operations since Balakot. (With inputs from agencies)
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BSF showcases weapons used against Pakistan posts during Operation Sindoor
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday showcased the weapons used during Operation Sindoor, including the Anti-Material Rifle and the Automatic Grenade Launcher System, demonstrating their firing capabilities. Officials explained how these weapons played a crucial role in the operation and were effective in destroying enemy posts across the border. The demonstration was held during a weapon exhibition at the BSF Frontier Headquarters in Jammu. Operation Sindoor, conducted on May 7, was India's retaliatory strike targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. In response, Pakistan attempted counterattacks on Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10, to which India gave a strong and firm reply. Earlier in the day, Inspector General of BSF, Jammu Frontier, Shashank Anand, reaffirmed that Operation Sindoor is still underway, stating that Pakistan cannot be trusted, news agency PTI reported. He said that the BSF remains fully alert along the International Border and has not lowered its guard. The IG raised concerns over possible infiltration attempts and stressed that the force is on the highest level of vigilance. "We cannot let our guard down. We are maintaining the highest possible vigil along the border," Anand said at a press conference on Operation Sindoor. He was responding to a query regarding the risk of terrorist infiltration along the IB under the cover of Pakistani shelling, and the security steps taken after Operation Sindoor. Anand said that a strong level of operational readiness has been maintained along the border. "There were inputs that the enemy may plan to conduct some kind of mischief, cross-border firing, or stage infiltration. We are ready and vigilant," he said. Referring to earlier incidents, BSF officials noted that the force had foiled infiltration bids in the past, including an attempt by 40 to 50 suspected terrorists who tried to cross the border during Pakistani shelling. Anand said the BSF had launched preemptive strikes in the Sialkot sector to stop a major infiltration attempt. 'We launched preemptive strikes and inflicted heavy losses. The adversary was forced to retreat. Their troops, Rangers, and terrorists suffered casualties,' he said. He further mentioned that intelligence reports consistently suggest Pakistan is attempting to aid infiltration under the cover of cross-border shelling and firing. 'The enemy is reorienting its defences to deal with such situation. We foiled their designs,' he said. On tunnel threats, the IG said that the BSF and Army are jointly monitoring the situation. "We are keeping a close watch over every inch of land,' the IG said. (With ANI, PTI inputs)
