International border

Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling in border areas of J&K; eight civilians killed, 22 injured

Eight people were killed and 22 injured when Pakistan troops bombarded Samba, Jammu, Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir with heavy mortar shells on Tuesday.

Nov 01, 2016, 17:00 PM IST

Pakistan shells border hamlets, posts in Samba, Jammu and Rajouri; woman killed

There have been more that 60 ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the LoC and IB in the state since surgical strikes against terror launch pads by the Indian Army in PoK.

Nov 01, 2016, 12:26 PM IST

Pakistan shelling in Jammu; 1 killed, 3 injured

The Pakistan Army resorted to heavy shelling and firing at Indian positions in Naushera sector of the Line of Control in Rajouri district on Tuesday.

Nov 01, 2016, 09:59 AM IST

Pakistan resorts to shelling at 3 places in Jammu and Kashmir

Residents of border villages close to the IB celebrated a subdued Diwali, away from home. Pakistan troops have been indiscriminately targeting their homes, cattle and crops.

Oct 31, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kathua, Samba and Jammu

Pakistani rangers pounded BSF posts and civilian areas using small arms and mortars shells in overnight ceasefire violations along the International Border (IB) in Samba, Kathua and Jammu districts.

Oct 30, 2016, 15:17 PM IST

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu's RS Pura sector, BSF retaliates

Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated a fresh ceasefire violation by Pakistan Rangers on the International Border (IB) in Jammu district's RS Pura sector on Saturday night, officials said on Sunday.

Oct 30, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling along LoC, International Border in J&K; girl injured

Reports said that over 400 families have migrated from these areas to safer locations.

Oct 28, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

BSF jawan killed, 6 injured as Pakistan targets BOPs, civilian hamlets in Jammu

Shelling and firing exchanges took place in Korotana Kurd, Bidipur, Jattan, Abdullian, Chandu Chak, Shamka and Hansu Chak areas.

Oct 27, 2016, 09:00 AM IST

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over truce violations

Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P.Singh to protest Indian ceasefire violations along the International Border (IB), the Foreign Office said.

Oct 25, 2016, 13:43 PM IST

Pakistan Rangers shell border in Kashmir

Police said the shelling and firing took place in Abdullian area.

Oct 23, 2016, 22:21 PM IST

BSF catches Pakistan trained falcon from Anupgadh near International Border

A trained falcon from Pakistan has been caught by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Anupgadh near the International Border in Rajasthan`s Bikaner District.

Oct 20, 2016, 11:53 AM IST

IAF chief Arup Raha says situation on LoC is still 'LIVE' as India, Pakistan tension continues

"We are always ready and we will be ready."

Oct 04, 2016, 19:31 PM IST

Tension prevails on International Border with Pakistan in wake of surgical strikes: BSF DG

Border Security Force (BSF) Director General KK Sharma on Tuesday said there was "tension" along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan.

Oct 04, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

Post-surgical strike: Evacuation of villagers continues in Kashmir

Apart from the Kashmir Valley, border areas like Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat are on alert with the Border Security Force deploying its units along the International Border.

Oct 01, 2016, 09:00 AM IST

Rajnath calls for 'zero infiltration' along international border

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed the need for educed or zero infiltration at a review meeting where he took stock of the functioning of Border Security Force (BSF) and discuss and expedite pending issues related to border management and infrastructure development.

Sep 28, 2016, 00:29 AM IST

Converting LoC into International Border only option with India, Pakistan: Natwar Singh

Upset by the Uri terror attack that claimed the lives of 18 soldiers, former foreign minister and seasoned diplomat K.Natwar Singh on Sunday said converting the Line of Control (LoC) into the International Border (IB) is the only solution in sight to end the bitter rivalry between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 25, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

BSF - Pakistan Rangers talks this week in Lahore

 Border guarding forces of India and Pakistan will hold their bi-annual DG-level talks on issues related to ceasefire violations, infiltration and digging of illegal tunnels along the International Border (IB) this week in Lahore.

Jul 24, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Bangladeshi national held near international border in Jammu

 A Bangladeshi national was arrested by the army near the international border in Jammu district, officials said on Saturday.

Jul 23, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

BSF seizes 21 packets of heroin, pistol in Ajnala

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday morning seized as many as 21 packets of suspected heroin and a pistol from Narli village in Attari sector close to the Indo-Pakistan border.

Jul 13, 2016, 10:21 AM IST

Western command chief visits IB in JK, reviews security

Lt Gen K J Singh visited the troops engaged in the security of border area in Jammu, Samba and Kathua, a defence spokesman said.

Jul 13, 2016, 01:03 AM IST