BSF Troops Thwart Infiltration Attempt at International Border
The Border Security Force (BSF) successfully neutralized an intruder attempting to cross the International Border (IB) in the Pathankot sector during pre-dawn hours on Wednesday. The incident took place at Border Outpost (BOP) Tashpatan, where BSF personnel observed suspicious movement across the border.
According to an official statement by the BSF, the intruder ignored repeated warnings and continued advancing despite being challenged by the alert troops. Sensing a potential security threat, BSF personnel took decisive action, neutralizing the individual.
“The identity and motive of the intruder are being ascertained,” BSF authorities stated, adding that a strong protest will be lodged with the Pakistan Rangers regarding the incident.
Heightened Security and Retaliatory Measures
This infiltration attempt comes a day after the Indian Army engaged in retaliatory firing against Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector. Reports suggest that the firing exchange occurred at approximately 11 AM on Tuesday.
Earlier this month, on February 8, terrorists fired at an Indian Army patrol in the Keri sector of Rajouri from across the LoC, prompting an immediate response from Indian soldiers. Additionally, in the intervening night of February 4 and 5, a landmine explosion in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch resulted in casualties among infiltrators attempting to breach the border.
Increased Terror Activity and Counter-Offensives
Between May and December last year, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a surge in terrorist activities, leading to intensified counter-offensive operations by security forces. Over 30 terrorists were neutralized before the onset of winter, while security forces recorded 25 casualties—19 in Jammu and six in Kashmir—during the same period.
The BSF and the Indian Army remain vigilant against cross-border infiltration attempts and terror threats, ensuring the safety and security of India’s borders. With heightened surveillance and swift action, security forces continue to thwart infiltration bids and neutralize potential threats effectively.
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