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Twice Acquitted of Harassment, BSF Commandant Saved by Calcutta HC from “Premeditated” Termination

Twice Acquitted of Harassment, BSF Commandant Saved by Calcutta HC from “Premeditated” Termination

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8 min readNew DelhiMar 30, 2026 12:32 PM IST Calcutta High Court news: The Calcutta High Court has set aside two showcause notices issued by the Border Security Force (BSF) aimed at terminating the service of a commandant who had been twice declared “not guilty” of sexual harassment charges by a General Security Forces Court (GSFC). While dealing with a BSF commandant’s plea, Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta ruled that the force’s attempt to administratively terminate the officer after failing to secure a conviction in a judicial trial was “manifestly premeditated” and a violation of the principles of natural justice. “The legislative intent and quasi-judicial discretion given to the authority is taken away in the instant case by issuing a subsequent notice, apparently and manifestly premeditated, pre-judged, close-minded, an empty formality and eye wash,” the Calcutta High Court said on March 27. The order added that the second notice dated April 26, 2021, was a glaring example of perversity, as it was issued without affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing. The petitioner’s writ petition challenged …

BSF arrests armed cadre of Bangladesh-based terror outfit in Tripura

BSF arrests armed cadre of Bangladesh-based terror outfit in Tripura

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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Monday arrested Apollo Chakma, an alleged armed cadre of the Parbotto Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) headed by Santu Larma, chairman of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council. Chakma, a resident of Panchari in Khagrachari district of Bangladesh, was apprehended while attempting to cross the Indo-Bangladesh border through Gate No 2 of Amrit Para BSF camp in Dhalai district of Tripura. During the operation, BSF recovered a walkie-talkie set from his possession. He was handed over to Rashyabari Police Station. The police have registered a case against him under multiple charges, including cow smuggling and illegal entry into India. The PCJSS faction led by Larma has been described as a terrorist organisation by the Guwahati High Court in its judgment dated September 5, 2024, in the case of National Investigation Agency vs Rohmingliana, which pertained to arms smuggling by PCJSS cadres. The outfit is alleged to have transformed into an Indo-Bangladesh border smuggling syndicate and stands accused of involvement in trafficking of arms, drugs, Indian cows, and Burmese cigarettes. …

Bamboo Barriers, Real Risks: What News18 Found At Unfenced Bengal-Bangladesh Border | India News

Bamboo Barriers, Real Risks: What News18 Found At Unfenced Bengal-Bangladesh Border | India News

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Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 05:21 IST News18 visited unfenced border areas in Nadia district, specifically the Ranaghat-Duttaphulia region, located a little over two hours from Kolkata Beyond the bamboo barriers lies the no-man’s land, followed by Bangladesh, making the vulnerability even more apparent. Image/News18 The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to hand over land in specific areas to the Border Security Force (BSF) by March 31 to enable the construction of fencing along the international border. West Bengal shares an approximately 2,217-km border with Bangladesh, of which more than 500 km remains unfenced. For years, there have been allegations that criminal activities and infiltration take place through these unfenced stretches. The BJP has repeatedly raised this issue, claiming that the state government is not providing land for fencing, despite it being a security necessity. To understand the ground reality, News18 visited unfenced border areas in Nadia district, specifically the Ranaghat–Duttaphulia region, located a little over two hours from Kolkata. A strong BSF presence was visible along the border. However, when News18 …

‘No More Excuses’: BJP Slams TMC As Calcutta HC Sets March 31 Deadline For Handover Of Land To BSF | India News

‘No More Excuses’: BJP Slams TMC As Calcutta HC Sets March 31 Deadline For Handover Of Land To BSF | India News

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Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 08:51 IST The issue has long been raised by the BJP, which has accused the West Bengal government of delaying the handover of land in border areas and thereby obstructing fencing work. The PIL highlights serious concerns over the unfenced Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) adjoining West Bengal, which accounts for the longest stretch of the international border — 2,216.70 km — spanning nine districts of the state. (Image: PTI) The Calcutta High Court has ordered that all land purchased using funds provided by the Centre for border fencing must be handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) by March 31, 2026. The directive was issued by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen. The issue has long been raised by the BJP, which has accused the West Bengal government of delaying the handover of land in border areas and thereby obstructing fencing work. The matter came under judicial scrutiny following the filing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning border land. The PIL highlights serious …

Praveen Kumar Appointed DG BSF, Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor Named DG ITBP | India News

Praveen Kumar Appointed DG BSF, Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor Named DG ITBP | India News

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Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 22:41 IST Praveen Kumar, who was serving as Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), had been holding additional charge of the BSF post for the past month.  Praveen Kumar will serve as BSF Director General from the date he assumes charge until September 30, 2030. The Ministry of Home Affairs appointed Praveen Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the West Bengal cadre, as the new Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF). Praveen Kumar, who was serving as Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), had been holding additional charge of the BSF post for the past month. In a related move, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has named Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, a 1990-batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre, as the new Director General of the ITBP. According to the government order, Praveen Kumar will serve as BSF Director General from the date he assumes charge until September 30, 2030, the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor …

Whistles, cheers and kids on tiptoes: Inside BSF Jawans’ love for Sunny Deol at Border 2’s Ghar Kab Aaoge song launch

Whistles, cheers and kids on tiptoes: Inside BSF Jawans’ love for Sunny Deol at Border 2’s Ghar Kab Aaoge song launch

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The song Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border 2 was unveiled at Tanot near the Longewala border in Jaisalmer in the presence of BSF jawans and their families on January 2. The event was attended by Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahaan Shetty and singer Sonu Nigam, along with the producer of the film, Niddhi Dutta and the T-series team. Sunny Deol bonding with BSF Jawans at Border 2 song launch event. Sunny Deol got a grand welcome at Ghar Kab Aaoge launch event As Sunny Deol arrived at the venue, BSF jawans welcomed him with loud cheers of ‘Sher aaya (lion has arrived)’, reflecting their love for the actor. During the screening of the song, the jawans were seen clapping and whistling whenever Sunny appeared on screen. Sonu Nigam performed Ghar Kab Aaoge live without any background music, which received a strong response from the audience present at the border, leaving them nostalgic. Addressing the gathering, Sunny Deol appeared emotional as he spoke briefly about his personal loss following the death of his father, Dharmendra, on …

Border 2: Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, Sonu Nigam Sing Ghar Kab Aaoge With BSF Jawans | Watch | Bollywood News

Border 2: Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, Sonu Nigam Sing Ghar Kab Aaoge With BSF Jawans | Watch | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 11:52 IST Border 2 is slated for release on January 23. The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh and serves as a sequel to the 1997 war classic Border. Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty And Sonu Nigam Sing Ghar Kab Aaoge With BSF Jawans | Watch Border 2 makers have recently released the most iconic song, Ghar Kab Aaoge. The song is going viral, with fans getting emotional. And now Varun Dhawan, who is also in the lead role, shared another heartwarming video on his social media handle. The video has instantly struck a chord with fans. Taking to his Instagram handle, Varun Dhawan shared the video in which he along with Ahan Shetty and Sonu Nigam are spotted singing the song with BSF (Border Security Force) Jawans at Jaisalmer. The makers had also released the song with them. Videos and photos have gone viral. Watch the video here: Sunny Deol, Ahan Shetty Groove With BSF Jawans At Border 2 Song Launch The spirit of patriotism ran high at the India–Pakistan border on …

Punjab ANTF, BSF recover 12 kg suspected heroin near Amritsar border village

Punjab ANTF, BSF recover 12 kg suspected heroin near Amritsar border village

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The Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Punjab, in coordination with the BSF, has recovered nearly 12 kg of suspected heroin in a village in the Amritsar district. “In a major breakthrough, @ANTFPunjab (Border Range), in coordination with BSF, recovers a quantity of suspected heroin weighing approximately 12.050 Kg near Village Dalleke, PS Lopoke, following inputs about drone movement,” Punjab Police DGP, Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X on Tuesday. A case is being registered, and a preliminary investigation is underway to trace the backward and forward linkages using technical evidence and human intelligence, the director general of police said. “@PunjabPoliceInd remains firm in its resolve to counter drone-based narco-smuggling and dismantle drug networks across the border belt,” he said in the post.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever. Disclaimer: We …

Pakistan has rebuilt, reactivated 72 terror launchpads along Jammu frontier since Op Sindoor, BSF says | India News

Pakistan has rebuilt, reactivated 72 terror launchpads along Jammu frontier since Op Sindoor, BSF says | India News

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Nearly seven months after suffering large-scale damage to its defence infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has once again activated over 70 terror launch pads near Jammu, the Border Security Force (BSF) has said. In the months since India’s Operation Sindoor inflicted extensive damage on Pakistani posts and terror infrastructure, security agencies say Pakistan has quietly rebuilt and reactivated 72 terror launch pads along the Jammu frontier. Senior BSF officers caution that despite Islamabad’s stated shift of such facilities to depth areas, several launch pads have resurfaced close to the International Border and the LoC, even as Pakistan restores abandoned posts and adapts to evolving tactics such as drone use. BSF Deputy Inspector General Vikram Kunwar said at a press conference Saturday that after India caused extensive damage to terror infrastructure and Pakistani border posts during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan adopted a policy to move all terror launch pads from the border to depth areas. “However, old habits die hard. Twelve terror launch pads have become active near the International Border in Pakistan’s Sialkot and Zafarwal areas. …

‘Operation Sindoor not over yet’: BSF chief says Pakistan’s action will get strong response

‘Operation Sindoor not over yet’: BSF chief says Pakistan’s action will get strong response

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Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Ashok Yadav, on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing and any action by Pakistan will be met with a strong response. BSF chief: Operation Sindoor ongoing as Pakistan’s infiltration threat persists along LoC(ANI/X) He added that while several launching pads and forward locations along the Line of Control have been destroyed, some remain intact, and terrorists are still present there. Speaking to the reporters in Srinagar, Ashok Yadav said, “During Operation Sindoor, the Army and Border Security Force destroyed numerous launching pads and several forward locations of Pakistan. Some action has been taken to address the destroyed launching pads, which were highly vulnerable. However, many launching pads along the LoC are still intact, and some terrorists continue to be present there… We strive to thwart any infiltration attempts… Operation Sindoor is not over yet, and any action by Pakistan will be met with a befitting response…” India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were …