BSF to add 16 new battalions, two forward headquarters for Pakistan, Bangladesh borders | India News – The Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) awaits final clearance nod to expand its operations by adding 16 more battalions, which would include around 17,000 personnel. This is planned to come with the establishment of two new forward headquarters for its western and eastern command, overseeing the Pakistan and Bangladesh borders.Initial approval has been…

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Pakistan-linked drug smuggling network busted in Punjab, 5 kg heroin seized | India News – The Times of India

[ad_1] Police recovered 5 kg of heroin, a currency counting machine, and several other items (Image credits: PTI) AMRITSAR: Punjab Police‘s counter-intelligence unit in Amritsar uncovered a drug smuggling network with links to Pakistan-based smugglers on Thursday. During a recent raid, police recovered 5 kg of heroin, a currency counting machine, and several other items.According…

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‘His family is anxiously awaiting answers’: Congress targets Centre on BSF jawan’s return from Pakistan | India News – The Times of India

[ad_1] ‘His family is anxiously awaiting answers’: Congress targets Centre on BSF jawan’s return from Pakistan NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday questioned the Centre over the steps being taken to ensure the safe return of Border Security Force (BSF) constable Purnam Sahu, who was apprehended by Pakistan Rangers after inadvertently crossing the border in…

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