Border Security News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Infiltration bid from Bangladesh foiled, five pushed back
Guwahati, Feb 14: At least five infiltrators from Bangladesh including four Rohingyas were pushed back by Assam Police for illegally entering Indian territory, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday.
We have special strategies: Special DGP on tackling attack on police stations in Punjab
Amrirsar, February 14: Punjab's Special DGP Arpit Shukla spoke to media persons in Chandigarh and addressed many issues such as increasing border security and attacks on police stations in the state. Shukla stated that the state government has allocated a fund of INR 30 crore to install cameras at strategic points to thwart infiltration and trace the movement of smugglers.
BSF Meghalaya foils illegal infiltration attempts, apprehends 14 Bangladeshi and 3 Indian touts
Shillong, February 14: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya, in a well-coordinated joint operation with sister agencies, successfully intercepted and apprehended multiple individuals attempting to illegally cross the international boundary, according to a release.
Will continue to fight against illegal immigrants: Ex-Manipur CM
Imphal, Feb 13: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday that he would continue to fight against the illegal immigrants with unwavering commitment in every way as “our land and identity are under threat”.
Cattle smugglers dressed in BSF uniforms nabbed along Indo-B'desh border
Kolkata, Feb 12: The Border Security Force (BSF) said on Wednesday that a major cattle smuggling racket in the Malda district of West Bengal has been busted in which miscreants posed as BSF personnel to cross the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB). Three Indian cattle smugglers, clad in BSF fatigued, were arrested with two buffaloes.
Kharge accuses government of endangering border security, asks if border security rules relaxed for private energy project
New Delhi, February 12: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the BJP government of "endangering" national security to benefit "private billionaires" and asked if the government had relaxed security rules near the India-Pakistan border "to gift a precious strategic land" for energy project of Adani group.
BSF Meghalaya apprehends 2 Bangladeshi nationals, 2 Indian touts in East Jaintia Hills
East Jaintia Hills, February 12: Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals (one male and one female), along with two Indian touts, while they were attempting to cross the International Border in the East Jaintia Hills district, according to a press release.
Germany extends border controls for another six months
Berlin, Feb 12: Germany will extend its strict border controls, initially implemented to address migration and terrorism concerns, for an additional six months beyond their planned expiration in March, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday.
Three Bangladeshi infiltrators pushed back by Assam Police
Guwahati, Feb 11: At least three Bangladeshi infiltrators including a Rohingya were pushed back by Assam Police for illegally entering Indian territory, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
J&K: Two soldiers including captain killed in landmine explosion in Akhnoor sector
Jammu, Feb 11: Two soldiers including an officer were killed on Tuesday in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast during patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) fence in J&K's Akhnoor sector.
Meghalaya: BSF nabs infiltrator near Indo-Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills
Meghalaya, February 10: In a well-coordinated special operation, vigilant troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully apprehended an individual attempting to infiltrate India from Bangladesh near the international border in East Khasi Hills, according to a statement.
Sikkim to implement mandatory 'Labour ID Card' for migrant workers as verification deadline ends
Gangtok, February 10: Amid concerns over the possible entry of people with criminal backgrounds in the state due to an "increasing influx" of migrant labour, the Sikkim government has started strictly implementing the requirement to carry 'Labour ID Card' with the deadline for registration and verification drive ending on Monday.
AAP MP expresses concern over drone intrusions from Pakistan into Punjab
New Delhi, Feb 10: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak on Monday highlighted the grave issue of drone intrusions from Pakistan into Punjab.
Assam Rifles DG visits Manipur trouble-torn districts, reviews situation
Imphal, Feb 8: Assam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera along with other senior officials on Saturday visited the trouble-torn districts of Manipur and reviewed the operational preparedness of the forces, officials said.
BSF nabs 7 B'deshi infiltrators, 3 Indian touts along India-Bangladesh border
Kolkata, Feb 7: The Border Security Force (BSF) said that it has successfully apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts in a meticulously planned and executed operation in West Bengal's Nadia and Murshidabad districts.
US State Department highlights traffickers as sole beneficiaries of mass migration
Washington DC, February 7: Following the deportation of Indians from the United States, the US State Department said that the only beneficiaries of mass migration are human traffickers and emphasised on the Trump administration's commitment to stopping illegal migration while focusing on the protection of "national borders and citizens."
Punjab: BSF recovers Pakistani drone from Amritsar
Amritsar, February 7: Border Security Force (BSF) troops recovered a drone from the border area of Amritsar in Punjab.
BSF Meghalaya distributes sports items to village students along Indo-Bangladesh border
Shillong, February 7: The 172nd Battalion of BSF Meghalaya distributed sports equipment to villagers in Kuliang and Huroi, located along the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Jaintia Hills, the BSF Meghalaya said in a press release.
Canada is tackling it head-on: PM Trudeau details measures to combat fentanyl trade
Ottawa, February 5: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has outlined measures in the country's "Canada's Border Plan" aimed at tackling the fentanyl trade.
Tripura: Inspector General, BSF meets CM Manik Saha, briefs him on border security
Agartala, February 4: Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Ashwini Kumar Sharma, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha on Tuesday. During the meeting, which took place at the CM's office, the IG provided a detailed briefing on the operational situation along the state's border areas.
Centre released Rs 146.42 crore to West Bengal under Border Area Development Programme: Govt
New Delhi, February 4: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday said that the Centre has released funds worth Rs 146.42 crore under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) to the West Bengal government since 2019-20.
Nearly 864 km of India-Bangladesh border yet to be fenced: MoS Nityanand Rai
New Delhi, February 4: In response to queries raised by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sajda Ahmed over the fencing of the India-Bangladesh border, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that nearly 864.482 kilometres of the border was yet to be fenced and it includes a length of 174.514 km of non-feasible gap.
US, El Salvador sign agreements to tackle illegal migration; discuss countering Chinese influence
Washington DC, February 4: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday held a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador. The discussions, focused on tackling illegal migration, criminal gangs, and regional security challenges.
US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico to be paused for one month: Trump
Washington, DC, February 4: US tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico will be paused for 30-days with President Donald Trump saying that he has he has secured new commitments on improving border security from the two countries. Ahead of the tariffs taking effect on Tuesday, the pause was put in to place after Trump said he spoke to his counterparts in Mexico and Canada.
US tarrifs on imports from Canada, Mexico to be paused for one month: Trump
Washington, DC, February 4: US tarrifs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico will be paused for 30-days with President Donald Trump saying that he has he has secured new commitments on improving border security from the two countries. Ahead of the tariffs taking effect on Tuesday, the pause was put in to place after Trump said he spoke to his counterparts in Mexico and Canada.
Canada announces USD 1.3 billion border plan combat fentanyl flow; Trump pauses tariffs
Washington DC, February 4: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Canada will implement a USD 1.3 billion border plan aimed at stopping the flow of fentanyl into the United States. In return, Trump said he would pause tariffs on Canadian goods for 30 days following the implementation of the plan.
US President Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico for a month
Washington DC, February 4: US President Donald Trump has agreed to "pause" the tariffs on Mexican goods for a month.
After Mexico, Canada buys itself a reprieve from Trump's tariff hikes
Washington, Feb 4: Tariff hikes on Canada will also be delayed by a month as it brought itself a brief reprieve with a promise of $1.3 billion on measures to stop the flow of drugs and undocumented migrants into the US through the northern border.
Trump delays Mexico tariff hike by a month, talks of 'deal' coming
Washington, Feb 3: US tariff hikes on Mexico will be delayed by a month, President Donald Trump announced on Monday indicating a “deal” could be coming. Conversations with Canada are also underway, as Trump spoke with Justin Trudeau.
BSF ADG reviews security, operational preparedness along Indo-Bangladesh border
Guwahati, February 3: Ravi Gandhi, Additional Director General (ADG), BSF Eastern Command, Kolkata, during his 3-day visit to the area of responsibility of Guwahati frontier reviewed the operational preparedness and prevailing security scenario along the Indo-Bangladesh international border in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal.
Govt determined to fence India-Myanmar border along Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Feb 1: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday reiterated that his government with the help of the Centre is fully determined to fence the India-Myanmar borders along the state and prevent immigrants from across the border besides identifying new migrants.
Trump welcomes return of US detainees, says Venezuela agreed to take back illegal aliens
Washington DC, February 1: US President Donald Trump on Saturday welcomed the return of American detainees from Venezuela and highlighted a new agreement with the country to take back its nationals, including gang members, who had entered the US illegally.
80 patrols conducted along India-B'desh border, 40 village meetings held: BSF
Agartala, Feb 1: Maintaining full cooperation with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), India's Border Security Force (BSF) has conducted nearly 80 simultaneous coordinated patrols along the India-Bangladesh frontiers in the recent past, officials said here on Saturday.
New technology bolsters South Africa's border security, says minister
Johannesburg, Feb 1: The implementation of new technology has significantly strengthened South Africa's border security, resulting in a 215-per cent increase in the prevention of illegal cross-border movements at ports of entry during this festive season, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said.
Mizoram CM to present state Budget for FY 2025-26 on March 4
Aizawl, Feb 1: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma would present the state's Budget for the 2025-2026 financial year in the Assembly on March 4, an official said on Friday.
J-K: Exchange of fire with terrorists along LoC in Poonch, operations underway
Poonch, January 31: Security forces engaged in an exchange of fire with terrorists after detecting their movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector, the Indian Army's White Knight Corps said on Thursday.
West Bengal Guv awards Police Medals to 33 BSF personnel
Kolkata, Jan 30: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose conferred 33 personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) with Police Medals for Meritorious Service at an investiture ceremony organised in Kolkata on Thursday.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, allows detention of undocumented migrants accused of criminal offences
Washington DC, January 30: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the Laken Riley Act, which mandates pre-trial detention of illegal migrants accused of theft, burglary or shoplifting, The Hill reported.
BSF Mahila Constable thwarts major infiltration bid along Indo-Bangladesh Border
Kolkata, Jan 29: The Border Security Force (BSF) has claimed that a woman constable of the Malda Sector succeeded in thwarting a major infiltration bid by Bangladeshi nationals close to the Kutadah Border Outpost on Wednesday.
White House Press Secy says Trump admin deported 'aliens'
Washington DC, January 29: In her first press briefing, the youngest US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the Senate has confirmed five of US President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.