Pakistani Drone Seized in Jammu | 17 Dec 2024

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.

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.

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.