Pakistani Drone Seized in Jammu

• 17 Dec 2024

Why in News? 

Recently, a Pakistani drone carrying nearly half a kg of high-grade narcotic substance was seized by the Border Security Force (BSF) near the International Border. 

 Key Points 

• Quadcopter Entry and Seizure: 
  • A quadcopter entered India from across the border and was seized from the Chinaz Border Outpost area in the Arnia sector. 
• BSF’s Vigilance and Commitment: 
  • The BSF praised the dedication and vigilance of its personnel in Jammu. 
  • The official highlighted that the troops' efforts once again defeated the nefarious designs of anti-national elements. 
  • The statement emphasized the BSF’s unwavering commitment to the nation’s security. 

 Border Security Force (BSF) 

• The BSF was raised in 1965, after the India-Pakistan war. 
• It is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces of the Union of India under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). 
  • Other Central Armed Police Forces are: Assam Rifles (AR), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), National Security Guards (NSG) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). 
• The 2.65-lakh force is deployed along the Pakistan and Bangladesh borders. 
  • It is deployed on the Indo-Pakistan International Border, Indo-Bangladesh International Border, and Line of Control (LoC) along with the Indian Army and in Anti-Naxal Operations. 
• BSF has been defending Sir Creek in the Arabian Sea and the Sundarbans delta in the Bay of Bengal with its state of the art fleet of Water Crafts. 
• It contributes dedicated services to the UN peacekeeping Mission by sending a large contingent of its trained manpower every year.