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Time of India
8 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Border security boost: BSF unveils new uniforms; smart tech deployed on Pakistan, Bangladesh fronts
BSF troops to get new combat uniforms with digital pattern, smart fencing reinforced on International border areas JAISALMER: BSF soldiers stationed along the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to appear in a newly designed combat dress. The new uniform features a "digital pattern", similar to current designs in Army and CRPF uniforms Fabric materials have already arrived at BSF battalion and sector headquarters across the nation and are being tailored to fit each soldier. BSF Rajasthan Frontier Inspector General M L Garg, while on a visit to Jaisalmer's border areas, said Sunday that the composition of the previous uniform was a blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. The new outfit will comprise 80% cotton, 19% polyester, and 1% spandex, providing increased comfort, breathability, and flexibility under varying climatic conditions. The inclusion of spandex is intended to enhance stretchability and elasticity. With regard to colour, officials said the uniform will be 50% khaki, 45% green, and 5% brown. Meanwhile, preparations are underway to reinforce the Rajasthan border with smart fencing systems. In an initial phase, a four-kilometre segment of the Ghaggar flow area in Anupgarh, Sriganganagar district, was fenced anew. Given that heavy rainfall causes the Ghaggar river to flood the Gharsana and Anupgarh regions, traditional iron fencing proved inadequate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Consequently, a ten-foot-high, plastic-coated smart fence was erected along this stretch, minimising corrosion risk. The structure is flanked by cobra wire mesh on either side, hindering both climbing and crossing attempts. Additionally, advanced sensors fitted onto the smart fencing transmit alert signals upon detecting movement. Garg said work was ongoing on the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) in Rajasthan. New technology and monitoring equipment, including upgraded CCTVs and the latest surveillance devices, have been installed. Day and night cameras and intrusion detection systems will provide continuous updates to BSF personnel regarding border activities, he said. Garg also said that BSF had established its second major National Training Center for Dogs (NTCD) in Bikaner.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
BSF unveils digital pattern uniforms, smart fencing along int'l border areas
1 2 Jaisalmer: BSF soldiers stationed along the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to appear in a newly designed combat dress. The new uniform features a "digital pattern", similar to current designs in Army and CRPF uniforms Fabric materials have already arrived at BSF battalion and sector headquarters across the nation and are being tailored to fit each soldier. BSF Rajasthan Frontier Inspector General M L Garg, while on a visit to Jaisalmer's border areas, said Sunday that the composition of the previous uniform was a blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. The new outfit will comprise 80% cotton, 19% polyester, and 1% spandex, providing increased comfort, breathability, and flexibility under varying climatic conditions. The inclusion of spandex is intended to enhance stretchability and elasticity. With regard to colour, officials said the uniform will be 50% khaki, 45% green, and 5% brown. Meanwhile, preparations are underway to reinforce the Rajasthan border with smart fencing systems. In an initial phase, a four-kilometre segment of the Ghaggar flow area in Anupgarh, Sriganganagar district, was fenced anew. Given that heavy rainfall causes the Ghaggar river to flood the Gharsana and Anupgarh regions, traditional iron fencing proved inadequate. Consequently, a ten-foot-high, plastic-coated smart fence was erected along this stretch, minimising corrosion risk. The structure is flanked by cobra wire mesh on either side, hindering both climbing and crossing attempts. Additionally, advanced sensors fitted onto the smart fencing transmit alert signals upon detecting movement. Garg said work was ongoing on the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) in Rajasthan. New technology and monitoring equipment, including upgraded CCTVs and the latest surveillance devices, have been installed. Day and night cameras and intrusion detection systems will provide continuous updates to BSF personnel regarding border activities, he said. Garg also said that BSF had established its second major National Training Center for Dogs (NTCD) in Bikaner.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Maintaining highest possible vigil as Operation Sindoor continues: BSF IG Shashank Anand in Jammu
The Inspector General of the Border Security Force in the Jammu Frontier said Tuesday that the BSF was maintaining the 'highest possible vigil' along the International Border and that Operation Sindoor is continuing as 'Pakistan cannot be trusted'. IG Shashank Anand told journalists in Jammu that 'robust surveillance systems' were being put up for heightened vigil along the border and that the BSF was not letting its guard down in the aftermath of the ceasefire earlier this month following days of cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan. 'There were inputs that the enemy may plan some mischief, like cross-border firing or infiltration, but we are ready and vigilant, and a high degree of operational preparedness has been maintained all along the border,' he said. During the cross-border shelling from Pakistan, the BSF foiled several infiltration attempts along the border, involving 40-50 terrorists, with pre-emptive strikes, the IG said. 'Our pre-emptive strikes inflicted heavy losses on the adversary, forcing them to retreat,' he said. On the BSF's response to Pakistan after the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 civilians in south Kashmir's Pahalgam, Anand said, 'We took aggressive postures along the Line of Control and the International Border in Rajouri, Poonch and Jammu.' He said that BSF stayed on the front foot while Pakistan Rangers remained confined to their posts. As part of its response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India on May 7 carried out Operation Sindoor, striking terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This was followed by days of cross-border shelling by Pakistan. Between May 9 and 10, Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing on BSF posts in the Akhnoor sector. 'We responded by hitting the Lashkar-e-Toiba launch pad at Loni. Multiple terror launch pads were destroyed, including those at Loni, Mastpur and Chabbra, falling opposite Akhnoor, Samba and R S Pura sectors,' he said. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Chitterpal Singh said Pakistan also used drones and other weapons to target civilians in border villages like Abullian. 'We responded by hitting around 72 Pakistani posts and 47 forward posts,' he said, adding that several posts, bunkers and towers across the border were destroyed. IG Anand said three BSF personnel were killed when Pakistan used low-flying drones to drop payloads on BSF posts. 'We are proposing to name one post in Samba sector after Operation Sindoor and two others after the martyrs,' he said. He also lauded the women personnel of the BSF, including Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari, for showing exemplary courage by manning forward posts. He said BSF is enhancing surveillance and defensive measures. 'While CIBMS (Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System) has been in place since 2017, the BSF is integrating more advanced technologies in the coming months,' he said. He described BSF as India's first line of defence, saying that it encourages farmers along the border to continue agricultural activities. 'We ensure their protection and undertake civic action programmes as part of confidence-building measures,' Anand said, adding, 'We do not provoke, but will retaliate strongly against any misadventure. Our guard remains up and our vigilance unwavering.'
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘BSF hit 72 Pakistani posts': New video shows precision strikes in Operation Sindoor
A dramatic new video from Operation Sindoor on Tuesday shows the Border Security Force's (BSF) precision strikes on terror launchpads deep inside Pakistani territory. The visuals show Pakistan Rangers scrambling for cover as Indian forces target key terror targets. The video also captures the destruction of Pakistani army posts, highlighting the scale and accuracy of the operation. The footage serves as a clear message about India's firm response to cross-border threats and its growing emphasis on transparency through on-camera military action. Addressing the media on Tuesday, inspector general of BSF, Jammu Frontier, Shashank Anand said the BSF destroyed multiple terror launch pads in Akhnoor, Samba, and RS Pura sectors, including those in Loni, Mastpur, and Chabbra. 'On May 9–10, Pakistan opened unprovoked fire in the Akhnoor sector, targeting BSF posts. In response, we hit the Loni launch pad linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and caused significant damage,' Anand said. He added that Operation Sindoor is on as Pakistan cannot be trusted. He was replying to a question about the possibility of infiltration of terrorists along the IB under the cover of Pakistani shelling and the security measures taken post Operation Sindoor. He said a high degree of operational preparedness has been maintained along the border. Noting that the BSF had foiled infiltration bids in the past, the officials said they had thwarted an infiltration attempt by 40 to 50 suspected terrorists along the IB during shelling with preemptive strikes. He added that the BSF had successfully foiled a major infiltration attempt involving suspected terrorists who were trying to cross over under the cover of Pakistani shelling in the Sialkot sector. DIG Chitterpal Singh said Pakistan used drones and targeted villages like Abdullian using various weapons. 'We responded by destroying several enemy posts, towers, and bunkers. Around 72 Pakistani posts and 47 forward posts were hit. In contrast, BSF suffered no loss of assets or infrastructure,' he said. Referring to the drone threat, Anand said Pakistan had used low-flying drones to drop payloads on BSF posts, resulting in casualties of three personnel. 'We are enhancing surveillance and defensive measures. CIBMS (Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System) has been in place since 2017, and we are integrating more advanced technologies in the coming months,' he said. Anand reiterated the BSF's commitment to both security and civilian welfare. 'We encourage farmers along the IB to continue agricultural activities. We ensure their protection and undertake civic action programmes as part of confidence-building measures.' 'BSF is India's first line of defence. We do not provoke but will retaliate strongly against any misadventure. Our guard remains up, and our vigilance unwavering,' Anand said. Operation Sindoor was India's decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor led to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Post-Pahalgam
Security lapse questions need clear answers. LoC/border infra needs massive upgrade Undeniably, Pahalgam has been a huge blow to India's security apparatus in J&K. Now, SOPs must be overhauled, systems reoriented, and coordination between agencies sharpened. But the revamp must begin with some tough questions. Was Baisaran Valley opened up to tourists much earlier than other years? Some reports say the area is usually open to visitors during the Amarnath Yatra, when there are stringent security arrangements. Whether or not local hoteliers and tour operators failed to inform authorities about tourist movement isn't clear. Were arrangements this week different to those in the last tourist season? Local tourism industry is arguing that govt didn't provide them with any alerts ahead of the tourist influx. Clearly, vital coordination between security forces and local businesses fell through the cracks. Border lacunae: Note also that the terrorists had better eyes on the situation, saw an opportunity and struck. This shows that terrorists are constantly probing for weaknesses. That's why terrorists need to be stopped at the border/LoC itself. But there are multiple lacunae with border infra too. Govt had launched the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System project after the 2016 Pathankot attack to upgrade border fencing with state-of-the-art surveillance systems. But it remains a work in progress, having missed two deadlines in 2018 and 2023. Bureaucracy that kills: Plus, routine weather-related challenges with border fencing management remain. Damage to fencing due to winter snow takes months to repair because of both terrain and bureaucratic delays. Battery-operated surveillance equipment such as night-vision devices drain power quickly in the cold and can't be charged due to lack of power at many places along the border. Repairs to sensitive surveillance radar can take weeks. Fuel for generators that run searchlights often runs low. Even electrified fencing has proved to be ineffective in some places due to lack of steady electricity supply and low voltage. These leave gaps in the border fencing that terrorists exploit. Smuggling-terror nexus: Arms – including weapons for Nato – are being smuggled into Punjab via drones. A similar smuggling route exists via Nepal. Nato-grade weapons have been seized from terrorists in J&K. This is happening under our noses. Why hasn't govt been able to crack down on the influx of smuggled weapons? Response failure: Former army commanders are calling Pahalgam an intelligence failure. It's a familiar pattern, but the history of terrorist attacks this century shows the charge is misplaced. While the facts of Pahalgam are yet to be established, the Oct 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Pulwama, Uri, 26/11, and 9/11 all point to a different problem – 'response failure'. There were warnings in all these cases that weren't acted upon. America's 9/11 Commission report summed up the problem well: 'No analytic work foresaw the lightning that could connect the thundercloud to the ground.' And 9/11 was a colossal response failure. Leads about a possible attack had been coming in all summer, yet 'as late as Sep 4' govt didn't have an answer to the question, 'Is al Qaeda a big deal?' Before 26/11, India received warnings of a major attack from its own sources and US. As for Pulwama, Frontline found there were at least 11 intelligence inputs between Jan 2 and Feb 13, 2019 – a day before the attack. Israel had been getting warnings of Hamas's invasion plan since 2018. At least, its security agency, Shin Bet, has formally accepted its lapses within 18 months. In India, probes take long, and mea culpas are unheard of. So, the least we expect after Pahalgam is a timely inquiry, and publication of its findings to restore people's confidence. Govt owes it to the 26 victims of the massacre, and to Kashmir, which needs to return to normalcy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email This piece appeared as an editorial opinion in the print edition of The Times of India.
