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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BSF destroyed 3 terror launchpads across border; Operation Sindoor's new footage released
Jammu: Inspector General of BSF, Jammu Frontier, Shashank Anand addresses a press conference, in Jammu. (PTI Photo) JAMMU: BSF targeted and destroyed three terror launchpads and a Pakistan Army post across the LoC and the international border on the night of May 9 and 10 in loud and effective response to Pakistani shelling on BSF posts and civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir. The border force on Tuesday released new footage from Operation Sindoor , showing targeted strikes on terror launchpads. 'Pakistan began unprovoked cross-border firing near Akhnoor sector on May 9. Being already prepared for such a situation, BSF destroyed a Lashkar launchpad in Looni and another launchpad named Mastpur, opposite RS Pura sector. We also planned to strike terror launchpads along the international border," BSF's Jammu Frontier IG Shashank Anand told a press conference. BSF's Samba sector DIG S S Mand added that BSF surveillance systems detected movement of about 40 to 50 terrorists near the border on May 8. 'Assessing a potential infiltration attempt, BSF units launched preemptive strikes in the area. In response, Pakistan Rangers began firing on BSF Border outposts as a cover fire for intruders,' he said. To honour the martyrs BSF SI Mohammad Imtiyaz, constable Deepak Kumar, and Indian Army Naik Sunil Kumar, two BSF posts will be named after them and another post as 'Sindoor Post.' A proposal will be sent to the govt, Anand said.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Epitome Of Shakti": Top Border Officer Praises Women's Role In Op Sindoor
Akhnoor (Jammu and Kashmir): The women troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Akhnoor stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts during the Operation Sindoor. According to BSF DIG Varinder Dutta, the BSF was ready for everything, and as soon as the enemy attacked the Indian posts, the BSF retaliated with indiscriminate fire. He further asserted that the woman proved that they are the epitome of "shakti". "We were ready for everything. As soon as the enemy started attacking our posts, we retaliated with indiscriminate fire, destroying eight of their forward posts... We destroyed their aerial surveillance system also, in addition to one launching pad. Women soldiers in the force stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. They proved that women are the epitome of 'shakti'. Our female company commander completely destroyed one enemy post", Varinder Dutta told ANI. In Samba, a BSF officer said that they need to get rid of the word "women trooper." He asserted that women are "no less" than men in uniform and revealed that when the cross-border firing increased, the women officers were given the option to shift to the Battalion headquarters, but they continued their duties. "We need to get done with the word 'woman trooper'; women have fought like true soldiers. They are no less than men in uniform. They executed all responsibilities effectively. When the cross-border firing increased, they were given an option to shift to the Battalion headquarters and continue with their duties there, but I am happy that no woman trooper backed away. They all were determined to perform their duties here and prove their worth", the BSF officer said. The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration bid by 45-50 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on May 8, using heavy mortar fire to destroy enemy posts after Pakistan attempted to facilitate the infiltration along the International Border (IB) under the cover of ceasefire violations, BSF officials confirmed to ANI. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) SS Mand, the BSF effectively responded to the shelling, destroyed enemy posts, and prevented the terrorists from entering Indian territory. The BSF official also added that the forces were well prepared and responded with heavy bombardment to stop the infiltration facilitated by Pakistan. India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India launched precision strikes on 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 have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan DGMO to his Indian counterpart.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
BSF Busted Infiltration Bid By 50 Terrorists Backed By Pak During Op Sindoor
Samba(Jammu And Kashmir): The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration bid by 45-50 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on May 8, using heavy mortar fire to destroy enemy posts after Pakistan attempted to facilitate the infiltration along the International Border (IB) under the cover of ceasefire violations, BSF officials confirmed to ANI. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) SS Mand, the BSF effectively responded to the shelling, destroyed enemy posts, and prevented the terrorists from entering Indian territory. The BSF official also added that the forces were well prepared and responded with heavy bombardment to stop the infiltration facilitated by Pakistan. "Our brave soldiers have inflicted great losses on them. We got intelligence that a large group is trying to infiltrate. We were ready for them and we detected them on 8 May. They were a group of 45-50 men... They were advancing to our location... We assessed the situation and since our scenario was war-gamed, we inflicted heavy bombardment on them... As expected, they retaliated with heavy fire from their posts... We opened up with heavy and accurate fire on them. That was a major factor. They were seen running away from their posts. We sorted them out in 1.5 hours..." DIG Mand told ANI. Mand added that BSF officers were present alongside soldiers at forward posts, which played a key role in boosting troop morale. He also praised the role of women soldiers, saying, "Our women troops stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts, carrying out all duties effectively. We are truly proud of them." He further added, "Our officers were present with the soldiers on the forward posts. This was a major factor in the morale of our troops being very high... We decimated their bunkers and degraded their fire capacity... Our jawans are still very energised and if the enemy takes any action again, we will retaliate with ten times more force... BSF has these clear orders... Our women soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts and executed all orders and duties effectively... We are really proud of our women troops..." Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Poonch Brigade headquarters on Wednesday. He met Indian Army soldiers and BSF personnel stationed in the area. In another development, the BSF has resumed the ceremonial evening retreat at all three Joint Check Posts (JCPs) along the Punjab border. The Beating Retreat ceremony, also known as the flag-lowering event, has resumed at the Attari-Wagah, Hussainiwala, and Sadqi JCPs. The event had been suspended on May 9 following the "barbaric" Pahalgam attack and the subsequent launch of Operation Sindoor to avenge the victims of the terror attack. It is now open to the public again. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. After India's strike on terror infrastructure, Pakistan responded with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as attempted drone attacks targeting civilian areas along the border regions. In response, India neutralised Pakistani air defence apparatus, radar infrastructure, and communication centres, and inflicted heavy damage across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding on the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Epitome of 'Shakti': Women soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts during Op Sindoor
Akhnoor (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 22 (ANI): The women troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Akhnoor stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts during the Operation Sindoor. According to BSF DIG Varinder Dutta, the BSF was ready for everything, and as soon as the enemy attacked the Indian posts, the BSF retaliated with indiscriminate fire. He further asserted that the woman proved that they are the epitome of 'shakti'. 'We were ready for everything. As soon as the enemy started attacking our posts, we retaliated with indiscriminate fire, destroying eight of their forward posts... We destroyed their aerial surveillance system also, in addition to one launching pad. Women soldiers in the force stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. They proved that women are the epitome of 'shakti'. Our female company commander completely destroyed one enemy post', Varinder Dutta told ANI. In Samba, a BSF officer said that they need to get rid of the word 'women trooper.' He asserted that women are 'no less' than men in uniform and revealed that when the cross-border firing increased, the women officers were given the option to shift to the Battalion headquarters, but they continued their duties. 'We need to get done with the word 'woman trooper'; women have fought like true soldiers. They are no less than men in uniform. They executed all responsibilities effectively. When the cross-border firing increased, they were given an option to shift to the Battalion headquarters and continue with their duties there, but I am happy that no woman trooper backed away. They all were determined to perform their duties here and prove their worth', the BSF officer said. The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration bid by 45-50 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on May 8, using heavy mortar fire to destroy enemy posts after Pakistan attempted to facilitate the infiltration along the International Border (IB) under the cover of ceasefire violations, BSF officials confirmed to ANI. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) SS Mand, the BSF effectively responded to the shelling, destroyed enemy posts, and prevented the terrorists from entering Indian territory. The BSF official also added that the forces were well prepared and responded with heavy bombardment to stop the infiltration facilitated by Pakistan. India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India launched precision strikes on 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 have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
50 terrorists tried to enter India under cover of Pakistani shelling on May 8: BSF
The Border Security Force (BSF) stopped a big infiltration attempt by around 45 to 50 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on May 8, a senior BSF officer said. The attempt was reportedly supported by Pakistan and carried out under the cover of cross-border shelling. According to BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) SS Mand, Pakistan violated the ceasefire and used heavy firing to help the terrorists cross the International Border. DIG Mand told news agency ANI, "Our brave soldiers have inflicted great losses on them. We got intelligence that a large group is trying to infiltrate. We were ready for them and we detected them on 8 May." 'They were a group of 45-50 men... They were advancing to our location... We assessed the situation and since our scenario was war-gamed, we inflicted heavy bombardment on them,' he added. Describing the incident in detail, Mand said, 'As expected, they retaliated with heavy fire from their posts... We opened up with heavy and accurate fire on them. That was a major factor. They were seen running away from their posts. We sorted them out in 1.5 hours." He said that BSF officers were present at forward positions, which helped maintain high morale among the troops. He praised the dedication of women soldiers as well. 'We decimated their bunkers and degraded their fire capacity... Our jawans are still very energised and if the enemy takes any action again, we will retaliate with ten times more force... BSF has these clear orders," Mand added. Speaking about women soldiers, he said, "Our women troops stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts, carrying out all duties effectively. We are truly proud of them." In a related development, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, visited the Poonch Brigade headquarters on Wednesday. He met Army and BSF personnel stationed in the area. Meanwhile, the BSF has resumed the Beating Retreat ceremony at three Joint Check Posts along the Punjab border — Attari-Wagah, Hussainiwala, and Sadqi. The daily flag-lowering event had been suspended on May 9 after the Pahalgam terror attack and the launch of Operation Sindoor. It is now open to the public again. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Indian forces targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, killing over 100 terrorists linked to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Following India's strikes, Pakistan responded with shelling along the Line of Control and border areas in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as drone attacks. India countered by damaging Pakistan's air defence, radar, and communication systems, and hit 11 of their airbases. On May 10, a ceasefire understanding was reached aiming to stop military action on land, sea and in the air. (With ANI inputs)
