BSF jawan murdered, 2 held

From Zee News
May 4, 2011
Balurghat (WB): A BSF jawan was killed by smugglers at Hili near the Bangladesh border in South Dinajpur district and two persons have been arrested in this connection, police said on Tuesday.

Two persons were arrested for the murder of HT Kantaraj, a resident from Karnataka, whose stabbed body was spotted on Sunday at a spot between Iswarpara and Srirampur localities, police said.

The two arrested persons - identified as Sushil Pal and Swapan Pahana - were rounded up from Iswarpara area this morning.

Prima facie it appeared Kantaraj, a head constable, was targeted by smugglers, around 40 in number, for trying to stop cattle smuggling across the border, police said.

A BSF spokesman said a team would be coming from New Delhi soon for detailed investigation.

PTI
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Army jawan killed, another injured in separate blasts in J-K

From Kashmir Live

Agencies
Posted online: May 03, 2011
An Army jawan was killed and a BSF jawan injured in separate blasts in Jammu and Samba districts.JAMMU An Army jawan was killed and a BSF jawan injured in separate blasts in Jammu and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said here on Tuesday.

Havaldar Sardar Singh of 19 Raj Rifles was repairing a cooler in Arms Maintainance room in army camp in Kharian area when the explosion took place here yesterday, they said.

The jawan died on his way to a hospital, they said, adding that a case has been registered in this regard.

A FLS team on Tuesday visited the spot and collected the explosive sample, Station House officer (SHO), Miran Sahib, Suinil Jasrotia said.

"The blast took place due to some explosive material," he said, adding efforts are on to ascertain the nature of the explosive material.

In another incident, a jawan of 182 battalion of BSF, Lance Naik Dev Singh was cleaning weapons and grenades in forward Border Out Post (BOP) Chak Faqira along the Indo-Pak Border in Samba district on Monday, they said.

As he saw that safety pin of one of the grenade has come out, he threw the device away resulting in the blast, they said.

The injured jawan has been admitted to a hospital.

http://www.kashmirlive.com/story/Army-jawan-killed-another-injured-in-separate-blasts-in-JK/785070.html

Pak intruder killed by BSF on Indo-Pak border

From 

Punjab Newsline Network

Sunday, 01 May 2011

TARN TARAN: An intruder was killed and another pushed back when the alert troops of Border Security Force foiled an infiltration bid along Indo-Pak international border at khalra sector in district Tarn Taran. 

Infiltration attempt was foiled by the BSF when a group of 2 intruders tried to enter the Indian territory. The BSF troops  late Saturday night  noticed a suspicious movement near Burji number 130/6, gate number 131 khalra Sector.

 According to information Anil Pande And Ram Saroop were present on duty that time. They asked the people to stop but on seeing the troops, the intruders tried to escape following which the BSF opened fire and one of the intruders was gunned down, another intruder was pushed back by the troops. 

The identity of the deceased has not been established yet and further searches were on in the area.

http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/pak-intruder-killed-bsf-indo-pak-border/30816

Assembly passing anti-Kashmir laws: Mirwaiz

From Greater Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 29: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday said that legislative assembly was passing anti-Kashmir laws ‘to strengthen the hands of India in Jammu and Kashmir.’
Addressing the Friday congregation at historic Jamia Masjid here, Mirwaiz said that state legislature was no different from the forces in oppressing and usurping the rights of Kashmiris.
“Army, BSF and CRPF oppress Kashmiris and in the same way assembly was endorsing the draconian Acts and passing legislations against the interests of Kashmiris,” he said.

Time stands still in this riverine border village

From The Times Of IndiaApr 25, 2011, 07.17am IST
 TNN[ Saibal Sen ]

TEROGHORIA (INDO-BANGLA BORDER): The blazing mid-day sun notwithstanding, we set out on two canoes to reach India through Bangladesh. For all our apprehensions, the canoes seemed surprisingly sturdy to accommodate not just us but also our BSF escorts. And then we understood why. It is these canoes on which Teroghoria depends for life.

A small riverine village hamlet, initially comprising just 13 homes after which it is named (now only nine), Teroghoria is a paradox. A 10-bigha of square land in Indian territory flanked by mainland Bangladesh on three sides, its only gateway to India is through water. 

Pak troops’ firing in poonch on indian positions yet again

26 Apr 11
By aipworld
Bureau Report
Agence India Press
April 26, 2011
Jammu: Pakistani troops tonight again resorted to heavy firing on Indian forward positions for over an hour along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. There were no reports of any casualty, a senior army officer said.

This is the second ceasefire violation in three days, Tonight, reports said that Pakistani troops fired rocket projectile grenades and used small arms fire from 7.20pm to about 8.50 pm in Doda forward area of Poonch in one of the heaviest firings this year, said Col A Arora of 16 Corps of the army.

The Indian troops returned the fire, he said adding there was no casualty on the Indian side. (AIP)

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Soldiers of India's Border Security Force stand atop a gate

From srn news

ReutersHUMHAMA India 4/26/2011

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Soldiers of India's Border Security Force (BSF), wearing their ceremonial dresses, stand atop a gate beside an artillery gun during a passing out parade in Humhama, on the outskirts of Srinagar, April 26, 2011. One hundred and eighty recruits were on Tuesday formally inducted into the BSF, an Indian paramilitary force mostly deployed along borders, after completing 36 weeks of rigorous training in physical fitness, weapons handling, anti-terrorism and protection of human rights, a BSF spokesman said. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli
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Bits Pilani team lift badminton title in BSF

From the gulf today
April 26, 2011
DUBAI: Hosts Bits Pilani, Dubai won the girls singles and doubles title in the badminton final of the Bits Sports Festival. In the singles final, Bits Pilani, Dubai’s Jhankar Agarwal defeated Mahe Manipal’s Nikita Phadke 15-3 and 15-4. In the doubles, Lehar Chugh partnering Pooja Shah beat Nikita Arora and Sahiti Raju of Mahe 15-9 and 15-4. Earlier in the boy’s semi-finals, Zubair Ahmed of Bits Pilani-Dubai defeated Fawad of Preston University in straight sets 21-10, 21-14. Another Bits Pilani’s player Thahzeem cemented his team’s position in the finals by defeating John of Preston University in straight sets (21-11, 21-4). In the doubles, Thahzeem and Sameer Lele of BITS Pilani, Dubai beat John and Sidique (21-14, 15-21, 21-7). Meanwhile, Bits Pilani, Mahe Manipal, CUD and Al Hilal entered the  semi-finals of the in the basketball tournament. BITS Pilani, Dubai knocked out BIT Ranchi while CUD defeated DMC. http://gulftoday.ae/portal/c19b9e74-2be4-43ab-85c3-d870267ebd2d.aspx

BSF expects increase in infiltration bids

From Hindustan Times

Srinagar, April 26, 2011

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday warned of increase in infiltration bids by militants into Kashmir valley this summer to create disturbance. BSF inspector general Baljit Singh disclosed in Srinagar, "Militants were desperate to sneak into the Valley but security personnel were ready to foil any attempt of infiltration by militants."

Singh said the security forces foiled attempts by militants to infiltrate into the Valley last month.

The IG said militants intend to create disturbance in Kashmir valley. He predicted a hot summer this year.

"With the onset of summer, which has led to melting of snow in higher reaches, the militants have started their attempts to infiltrate into Indian border," said Singh.

He, however, was quick to add that the BSF and the army were ready to face any challenge.

"The security forces are maintaining a tight vigil on the border. Patrolling is being carried out round the clock to ensure that the militants do not succeed in infiltrating into the valley," said Singh.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/srinagar/BSF-expects-increase-in-infiltration-bids/Article1-689940.aspx

Direct satellite phone terminals, TV for BSF jawans at FDL

From Deccan Herald

Srinagar, Apr 26, (PTI):

Installation of direct satellite phone terminals and televisions at Forward Defence Locations across the country are among the steps taken by the BSF to boost morale of its jawans and improve operational efficiency.

"We have installed direct satellite phone terminals in many FDLs and are installing 63 more such terminals in the coming days...It will enable the jawans to remain in touch with their families almost on daily basis," IG BSF Baljit Singh told the passing out parade of fresh recruits to the force here.

"Huts with facilities like television have been installed at all 200 FDLs with a view to provide entertainment facility to the jawans," he said. These measures have been initiated to boost the morale and improve the operation efficiency of the jawans posted at FDLs, Singh said.

Besides, roads were being constructed to the nearest point of every forward defence location in order to cut down foot march by jawans in treacherous terrain.

"The operational efficiency of the force can only be improved when the jawans and officers posted at forward areas are mentally and physically fit. We are providing logistics and facilities to ensure that," Singh said.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/156734/direct-satellite-phone-terminals-tv.html

Pak Infiltrator Killed in BSF Firing

From Outlook

April 26, 2011

A Pakistani was shot dead by the Border Security Force personnel near international border here when he was trying to infiltrate into India, official sources said.

According to the sources, the man shot dead late last night by a BSF patrolling party when he was crossing over the international border.

The Pakistani, carrying firearms, threatened to attack the BSF jawans after he was asked to surrender.

In self-defence, the personnel fired at him and the man died on the spot, they said, adding that police have taken the body into custody and sent it for post mortem.

http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?719889

Militants waiting across LoC to infiltrate: BSF

From The Indian Express

April 26, 2011
After senior Army officials warned of infiltration attempts from across the Line of Control (LoC), the Border Security Force on Tuesday said militants were waiting in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to sneak into the Valley. BSF Inspector General Baljit Singh said as soon as snow starts to melt on the LoC, infiltrators will try to sneak in. Singh added the troops were ready to foil the militants’ attempts.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Militants-waiting-across-LoC-to-infiltrate--BSF/781922/