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16 Oct

Bhagwant Mann Takes On Amit Shah Over Punjab Drugs Row, Brings Up Gujarat’s 3,000-Kg Heroin Seizure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Amit Shah, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, BSF, drug trafficking, Gujarat, Heroin Seizure, Mundra Port, Punjab News

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has responded sharply to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the drug problem in Punjab, bringing up the seizure of nearly 3,000 kg of heroin at Gujarat’s Mundra port and questioning the Centre’s approach to tackling narcotics trafficking. In a pointed message in Punjabi, Mann asked Shah to consult his advisers before speaking about him. He also referred to the Border Security Force’s responsibilities along the international border and accused the Union Home Minister of blaming Punjab without adequately addressing the Centre’s own role. The exchange adds to the political dispute between…

03 Oct

India Summons Pakistani Diplomat Over Cross-Border Infiltration as Diplomatic Row Erupts Over Punjab Border Shootings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaborder firing, border infiltration, BSF, diplomatic protest, India pakistan, Tarn Taran

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India on Saturday summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of the High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi to lodge a vehement protest against what it termed the continued facilitation of illicit cross-border infiltration from Pakistani territory. The Ministry of External Affairs firmly dismissed Islamabad's assertions that two unarmed civilians were gunned down by Indian border forces on Friday, maintaining that the deceased posed an imminent security risk along the international boundary in Punjab's Tarn Taran sector. The diplomatic standoff follows an incident where Border Security Force personnel engaged suspects advancing toward the border barrier. According to the…

17 Sep

AAP Slams BJP’s Anti-Drug March as Political Drama, Cites 2007–17 Governance Record

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Baltej Pannu, Bathinda run, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, BSF, drug crisis, Punjab, Sports grounds

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge and Nasha Mukti Morcha Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu on Thursday hit out at the BJP’s ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’, calling it political nautanki and questioning the party’s silence when it was a partner in power in Punjab during 2007-17, the period when ‘chitta’ emerged and spread across the state. Pannu questioned why the BJP failed to undertake any anti-drug campaign then, why the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation was stalled when names were emerging and officer Niranjan Singh was transferred, and why the BJP is now selectively targeting Punjab while remaining…

22 May

Two Pakistani Nationals Detained by BSF After Entering Indian Territory Near Border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, BSF, Pakistan, Two Arrested

Gurpreet Singh :- Personnel of the Border Security Force have detained two Pakistani nationals who allegedly entered Indian territory illegally along the India-Pakistan border. Officials said a vehicle used by the duo was also seized, while security agencies have launched a detailed investigation into the incident. According to preliminary information, both men were reportedly engaged in supplying goods to shops in Pakistan’s Kasur region. During the course of their travel, they allegedly crossed the international border in a private vehicle and entered Indian territory, where BSF troops immediately intercepted and detained them. Authorities are still trying to determine the exact…

08 Feb

Heroine worth Rs 125 crore seized near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar; ammunition also recovered

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, BSF, Drugs, Pakistan, Punjab News, Punjab Police, ਪੰਜਾਬ

National Times Bureau :- Punjab police in joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a large quantity of heroin and weapons near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar. The recovered heroine has been allegedly smuggled from Pakistan which is estimated to be worth around Rs 125 crore in the international market. According to officials, security agencies had received credible information about drug and arms smuggling in the border area. Acting on this tip-off, Amritsar Rural Police and BSF jointly raided a suspicious house in Ghuman village. During the search, more than 25 kilograms of heroin was recovered from inside the…

16 Aug

Suspected Pakistani Link: BSF Arrests Man Near Sutlej in Ferozepur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabArrested, BSF, Ferozepur, Pakistan, Suspect

National Times Bureau :- In a major operation along the India-Pakistan border, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a suspicious individual near the Sutlej River in Ferozepur district. Officials suspect the man may have links across the border, potentially involving drug or arms smuggling networks. Operation Near Hazara Village According to sources, BSF received intelligence inputs indicating possible cross-border movement in the area. Acting on the tip-off, troops laid an ambush near Hazara village along the Sutlej. During the surveillance, unusual activity was noticed, leading to the arrest of the suspect. Interrogation Underway The identity of the arrested individual has…

18 Jul

BSF Scores Major Win on Amritsar Border: Neutralizes 6 Drones, Recovers 2.3 Kg Heroin

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, BSF

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant counter-narcotics operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) achieved a major breakthrough on the India-Pakistan border near Amritsar by intercepting and neutralizing six Pakistani drones and recovering over 2.3 kilograms of suspected heroin in multiple incidents during the night of July 17. The BSF’s advanced technical counter-drone measures and sharp vigilance played a crucial role in foiling repeated cross-border attempts by narco-terror networks operating from Pakistan. Multiple Intrusions, Swift Responses In the Pulmoran area, BSF troops responded to successive drone intrusions during the night hours. Four DJI Mavic 3 Classic drones carrying three packets of…

24 May

Pakistani Intruder Shot Dead by BSF While Crossing Into Gujarat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBSF, Gujarat

Gujarat (National Times): The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a potential infiltration attempt late on May 23 by neutralising a Pakistani national trying to illegally enter Indian territory in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat. According to BSF officials, the incident occurred during the night when a suspicious figure was observed moving toward the border fence after crossing over from Pakistan. Troops stationed at the site issued multiple verbal warnings and challenged the intruder, but the individual ignored all commands and continued to advance. “Seeing no other option, our personnel opened fire. The intruder was neutralised immediately,” a BSF spokesperson said.…

21 May

Pakistani National Apprehended by BSF Near Amritsar Border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar border, BSF, Pakistani intruder

Amritsar, May 21, 2025 — The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a Pakistani intruder who illegally crossed the International Border near Karimpura village in Amritsar district on the evening of May 20.The individual identified himself as Pakistani and was found carrying ₹330 in Pakistani currency during his capture. The BSF carried out an initial interrogation to understand the reasons behind his unauthorized crossing.After the preliminary questioning, the Pakistani national was handed over to local police for further investigation and legal proceedings.The BSF continues to keep strict watch along the border to prevent such incidents and maintain regional security.

19 May

BSF to Resume Flag Retreat Ceremonies at Amritsar and Fazilka Borders from Tuesday

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAttari-Wagah, BSF, Flag Retreat Ceremony, Sadqi border

National Times Bureau, May 19, 2025: After a temporary suspension due to heightened security concerns, the Border Security Force (BSF) will resume the iconic evening flag retreat ceremonies at both the Attari-Wagah border in Amritsar and the Sadqi border in Fazilka starting Tuesday, May 20, 2025.The move comes nearly two weeks after the BSF halted public access to these ceremonies following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which had raised nationwide security alarms. The decision to resume was taken following a review of the current security situation.The ceremonies, which showcase the lowering of the national flags of India and Pakistan in a…