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Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Proud to be manning posts with my troops along International Border': BSF's Neha Bhandari, who led unit during Operation Sindoor
She led a unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) holding forward posts in Pargwal in Jammu and Kashmir's Akknoor sector along the International Border during Operation Sindoor. Meet Neha Bhandari, the woman Border Security Force officer and third generation security personnel who Saturday received a Commendation Disc from Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi for 'her exceptional courage and operational proficiency' during Operation Sindoor — India's retaliatory strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Having joined the BSF order nearly three years ago, Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari led a unit guarding border posts some 150 metres away from the International Border in the Akhnoor-Pargwal area. She was among the six women constables to hold gun positions at forward border posts, and was credited with destroying three Pakistani posts following the escalation at the borders earlier this month. 'I feel proud to be manning posts with my troops along the International Border,' Neha, who becomes the first woman officer among the security forces to engage the enemy during combat, said Saturday. 'My grandfather was in the Army. My father was in the CRPF. My mother is also in the CRPF, I feel proud to follow in their footsteps,' she said, adding 'it's an honour to command a post so close to the international border along with my troops'. She is currently posted in the Akhnoor sector. A post on X Saturday, the BSF, Jammu, said: 'On 30 May 2025, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, felicitated Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari of BSF Jammu with the Commendation Disc former exceptional courage and operational proficiency during Operation SINDOOR. She gallantly commanded a forward deployed BSF company under challenging conditions'. Meanwhile, General Upendra Dwivedi, who arrived in Jammu on a two-day visit Thursday, had attended the high-level security review meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. 'General Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir's Pargwal sector and visited the Tiger Division where he commended troops for their outstanding performance in Operation Sindoor,' the PRO Defence said on a social media platform X Saturday. 'He stressed the importance of staying agile and vigilant in response to evolving security dynamics.' During his visit, the Army Chief appreciated the BSF's close operational integration with the Army and 'lauded the bravery of Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari and her team for defending the forward posts in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu', the post said, adding that he also acknowledged the valuable contribution of ex-servicemen in supporting the armed forces during Operation Sindoor. –With PTI inputs
Economic Times
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Army Chief praises BSF, tight operational coordination in J&K
ADVERTISEMENT Srinagar: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir's Pargwal sector and felicitated BSF officers , including a woman officer, for their role during Operation Sindoor During his two-day visit to forward areas in J&K, the Army Chief praised the coordination between the Army, BSF, and ex-servicemen, and emphasised the need to remain agile amid evolving security challenges."General Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in J&K's Pargwal sector and visited the Tiger Division where he commended troops for their outstanding performance in Operation Sindoor," said a statement from the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian also lauded the BSF's close operational integration with the Army and the bravery of Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari and her team for defending forward posts in the Akhnoor sector."He also acknowledged the valuable contribution of ex-servicemen in supporting the armed forces during Operation Sindoor," the Army returning to Delhi on Friday, the COAS awarded Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari with the Commendation Disc for "her exceptional courage and operational proficiency in the Jammu frontier." Constable Ravinder Singh also felicitated for "his exemplary courage and bravery."
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Army Chief praises BSF, tight operational coordination in J&K
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Army Chief, assessed operational readiness in the Pargwal sector of Jammu and Kashmir. He commended BSF officers for their contributions during Operation Sindoor. The Army Chief lauded the collaboration between the Army, BSF, and ex-servicemen. Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari received recognition for her bravery. Constable Ravinder Singh was also honored for his courage. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Srinagar: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir's Pargwal sector and felicitated BSF officers , including a woman officer, for their role during Operation Sindoor During his two-day visit to forward areas in J&K, the Army Chief praised the coordination between the Army, BSF, and ex-servicemen, and emphasised the need to remain agile amid evolving security challenges."General Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness in J&K's Pargwal sector and visited the Tiger Division where he commended troops for their outstanding performance in Operation Sindoor," said a statement from the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian also lauded the BSF's close operational integration with the Army and the bravery of Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari and her team for defending forward posts in the Akhnoor sector."He also acknowledged the valuable contribution of ex-servicemen in supporting the armed forces during Operation Sindoor," the Army returning to Delhi on Friday, the COAS awarded Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari with the Commendation Disc for "her exceptional courage and operational proficiency in the Jammu frontier." Constable Ravinder Singh also felicitated for "his exemplary courage and bravery."
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi felicitates BSF Asst Commandant Neha Bhandari for contribution in Op Sindoor
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 31 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday felicitated Neha Bhandari from BSF Jammu with the Commendation Disc for her exceptional courage and operational proficiency during the Operation Sindoor. 'On 30 May 2025, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, felicitated Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari of BSF Jammu with the Commendation Disc for her exceptional courage and operational proficiency during Operation Sindoor. She gallantly commanded a forward-deployed BSF company under challenging conditions', an 'X' post from BSF Jammu said. BSF Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari commanded a forward post along the International Border (IB) during Operation Sindoor. Earlier, speaking to ANI, she described the high spirits of the personnel during the operation, saying, 'The josh was high...' Bhandari's company was responsible for stopping any infiltration attempts and keeping the IB safe. They successfully fulfilled their responsibilities during the operation. 'During Operation Sindoor, I was commanding a company deployed at the IB. Our responsibility was to stop any infiltration, give a befitting reply to Pakistan and keep the International Border safe. We fulfilled all responsibilities well,' she told ANI. The BSF personnel fired at the enemy using high and flat trajectory weapons, giving a strong response to Pakistan's actions. Bhandari highlighted the role of women personnel in the operation, saying that both women and men BSF personnel carried out their duties effectively. 'We fired at the enemy using high and flat trajectory weapons. In this operation, both women and men BSF personnel carried out their duties. We have posts and bunkers for our protection,' she added. Bhandari mentioned that the BSF has posts and bunkers for protection, showcasing the force's preparedness and vigilance along the IB. India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian armed forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries then reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
News18
a day ago
- General
- News18
BSF Officer Neha Bhandari Awarded For 'Exceptional Courage' During Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: Bhandari commanded a forward-deployed Border Security Force unit in the Pargwal area of the Akhnoor sector, just 150 metres from a Pakistani post BSF Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari was awarded the Commendation Disc by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday for her 'exceptional courage and operational proficiency" during Operation Sindoor. Bhandari commanded a forward-deployed Border Security Force unit in the Pargwal area of the Akhnoor sector, Jammu and Kashmir, just 150 metres from a Pakistani post. Under intense conditions, she led her troops in giving a strong response to enemy fire, successfully silencing three hostile forward posts across the zero line — the area closest to enemy territory. 'On 30 May 2025, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, felicitated Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari of BSF Jammu with the Commendation Disc for her exceptional courage and operational proficiency during Operation Sindoor. She gallantly commanded a forward deployed BSF company under challenging conditions," BSF Jammu shared on social media platform X. On 30 May 2025, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, felicitated Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari of BSF Jammu with the Commendation Disc for her exceptional courage and operational proficiency during Operation Sindoor. She gallantly commanded a forward deployed BSF… — BSF JAMMU (@bsf_jammu) May 30, 2025 Neha, a third-generation officer, comes from a family with deep roots in India's security forces. Her grandfather served in the Indian Army, while both her parents are in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). PTI. 'My grandfather served in the Army. My father was in the CRPF. My mother is in the CRPF. I am a third-generation officer in the force," she added. 'My grandfather was in the Army. My father was in the CRPF. My mother is also in the CRPF. I feel proud to follow in their footsteps," she said. 'It's an honour to command a post so close to the International Border with my troops." During the same operation, six women constables also held gun positions at forward posts across Samba, RS Pura, and Akhnoor, their morale rising with every bullet fired in defence. Operation Sindoor was launched as India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, where terrorists opened fire in the Basram Valley meadow, killing 26 civilians. (With inputs from PTI) First Published: May 31, 2025, 10:51 IST
