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Border Security Force or BSF is one of the premier security forces in India. BSF co-ordiantes with various other security units and the central intelligence on its activities. On July 1, 2009, Raman Srivastava is appointed new DG of BSF on July 1, 09. He took charge on August 1, 2009.
BSF is instrumental for protecting India's international border line with Pakistan. BSF foiled an infiltration bid at Tent Post, Kancchak sub-sector of Jammu frontier while a militant is shot dead trying to infiltrate later from across the border in J&K under cover of Pakistani firing. BSF officers lodges protest with Pak Rangers over ceasefire violation and infiltration bids in Jammu. In April 09, BSF increased patrolling near the India-Pakistan border in Abohar, Punjab with the start of wheat harvesting. In June 09, an eleven-member delegation of the Pakistan Rangers met a team of BSF to discuss border management related issues.
In August 08, Director Generals of BSF and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) have held joint review on issues of mutual concern frequently as a part of institutional mechanism set up in 1993. The recent such talks are held in Dhaka on August 20-25, 2008.
BSF has a strong sports team. Many of BSF frequently take part and bring applause at National and International-level sporting meets. Its Jalandhar unit hockey team took part in the Surjit Silver Jubilee hockey tournament from October 18 - 25, 2008.
This list is partial and not comprehensive.
Heroin worth millions seized in Punjab
Border Security Force (BSF) officials seized heroin worth 1.8 millions here on Thursday. ANI
Infiltration bids constantly being made in J-K: BSF IG
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Baljit Singh, on Tuesday said that while regular infiltration bids are being attempted from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, security forces are vigilant enough to foil them. ANI
Rhinos in Kaziranga to have special guards
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been deployed at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam to protect endangered rhinos from poachers. ANI
Bangladesh will not be used for terror activities: BDR chief
Bangladesh on Thursday reiterated that its soil would not be used for terrorist activities against any country. ANI
Indo-Bangladesh border talks begin
The six-day conference between the Directors General of Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) began at the BSF headquarters here today. ANI
Omar Abdullah happy over arrest of BSF personnel in teenagers killing case
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed his delight over the arrest of an officer of the paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF), who was allegedly responsible for the fatal shooting of a teenager in February. ANI
India-Bangladesh border coordination conference from Monday
The border coordination conference between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) would commence in New Delhi from Monday. ANI
PDP demands open court trial of BSF Commandant in Kashmir teenagers killing case
President of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehb*ba Mufti has hailed Union Home Minister P. Chidambram for responding positively to the sentiments of people and demanded that after the arrest of the BSF Commandant, he should take this to the logical conclusion. ANI
BSF official surrenders before police in Kashmiri teenager killing case
The suspended BSF officer in the case of killing of a Kashmiri teenager surrendered before the police on Thursday (March 04). ANI
Senior BSF commander arrested for 16-year-old Kashmiri boys murder
A senior Border Security Force (BSF) officer R.K.Birdi, has been arrested for giving the order to fire and kill a 16-year-old boy in Srinagar. ANI
Govt. sanctions Rs. 60.67 crores for central paramilitary forces
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday said that sanctions amounting to Rs. 60.67 crores were issued in the month of February for acquisition of land and construction of buildings and barracks for Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMFs). ANI
BSF celebrates Eid, Holi at Jammu border
Taking a break from their security duties, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel celebrated the twin festivals of Eid and Holi as a symbol of communal harmony to spread the message of unity among diversity at the India-Pakistan international border in Kashmir. ANI
Chidambaram describes budget as a very balanced effort
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday described the annual Budget 2010-2011 as a very balanced effort marked by a mature assessment of the state of the economy. ANI
BSF recovers 15 kg heroin at Indo-Pak border
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday seized 15 kilograms of heroin from Punjabs Ajnala sector along the Indo-Pak border. ANI
Villagers scared to return home after Bangladesh Rifles (BDR)-Border Security Forces stand off
A standoff between Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and Border Security Forces (BSF) in the hills of Meghalaya state has prompted the villagers of nearby areas to flee their homes. ANI
Two BSF personnel among four killed in Delhi road accident
Four persons including two the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and eight injured last night when a private bus rammed into a van carrying the personnel in south Delhi. ANI
Teenager killing: BSF suspends commandant for not reporting facts
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday suspended Commandant R K Birdi for not reporting facts on teenager killing and for lack of command over his troops. ANI
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