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  • J&K: 3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Udhampur |

    Jammu And Kashmir News: At least three terrorists were killed after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists at the Kathua-Basantgarh border in Udhampur area of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, according to an NDTV report. 

    According to Public Relations Officer Defence Jammu, an operation was launched in Kathua based on specific intelligence and contact has been established at the Kathua-Basantgarh border with terrorists. The operation is under progress and details being ascertained, the PRO Defence said.

    Earlier in the day, the BSF said that one of its personnel sustained injuries after an unprovoked firing from Pakistan in the Akhnoor sector of J&K near the International Border in the early hours. In a statement, the BSF said that the unprovoked firing from across the border occurred around 2:35 am on Wednesday and it was befittingly responded by its troops.

    “One BSF personnel sustained injuries in the firing from the Pakistan side. Troops are on high alert,” stated the BSF, which guards the India-Pakistan border.

    The India-Pakistan border stretches approximately 3,323 kilometres, dividing the two countries including various sectors with differing levels of tension and security challenges.

    (With ANI Inputs)

  • Ex-Agniveers To Get Reservation And Age Relaxation In BSF: Home Ministry |

    The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday announced a significant policy shift to absorb former Agniveers into its ranks. The Ministry of Home affairs notified that experience and training that Agniveers bring to the table after their 4 year tenure make them ideal candidates for force. The decision was announced by the Director General of BSF, highlighting a 10% reservation and age relaxation for ex-Agniveers. 

    The MAH, in a statement, emphasised that this move aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah.  

    BSF finds ex-Agniveers suitable for the force after 4 yrs of experience. DG BSF says, they will get 10% reservation & age relaxation. Decision under leadership of PM Narendra Modi & guidance of Amit Shah will strengthen the forces: Ministry of Home Affairs
    — ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2024

    Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that Agniveers from the state who complete their service will be offered positions in various state departments, and provisions for their reservation will also be established.  

    The chief minister was addressing an event in Dehradun when he mentioned that following the introduction of the Agniveer scheme, he held a meeting with Army officers, veterans, soldiers, and other authorities concerned. 

  • BSF Gunned Down Pakistani Drones Smuggling Narcotics Via Punjab This Year

    In an attempt to deter the movement of drugs via Punjab, the BSF employed a three-pronged operation to either successfully strike down or recover enemy drones. Apart from intercepting the drones, authorities have also apprehended smugglers who took part in facilitating the smuggling of narcotics from Pakistan.