The Border Security Force (BSF) announced on April 1 that its troops fired at a suspected Pakistani drone along the International Border in Jammu, forcing it to retreat. The BSF is currently conducting a large-scale search operation to verify if any weapons or narcotics were airdropped by the drone, according to a spokesperson. The suspected drone was spotted around 12:15 a.m. on the India-Pakistan border in the general area of Ramgarh. Alert troops fired towards the blinking light, causing it to retreat.

 

This is the second such incident in the past two weeks, as on March 22, the BSF fired at a Pakistani drone at the Chamliyal border post in Samba district, stopping it from entering Indian territory. Security officials believe that Pakistan-based terrorist groups are using drones to smuggle arms and narcotics into Jammu and Kashmir.

 

India and Pakistan have been in a state of high tension since the Pulwama attack in February 2019. In response to the attack, the Indian Air Force conducted airstrikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Balakot, Pakistan. To ensure the safety and security of the India-Pakistan border, the BSF is taking all necessary measures. The BSF has increased its patrolling activities and is using modern technology like thermal imaging and night vision devices to detect any suspicious activity. The BSF has also beefed up its anti-smuggling operations to prevent the smuggling of weapons, narcotics, and other contraband into India.

 

The BSF is working closely with other security agencies, local police, and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of the India-Pakistan border. The BSF's efforts to maintain peace and security in the region are commendable. Reference source: TH

 

UPSC Main Exam Question

 

Discuss the measures taken by the Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure the safety and security of the India-Pakistan border in light of recent incidents of suspected Pakistani drones along the International Border.

 

Answer: The recent incidents of suspected Pakistani drones along the International Border have raised concerns about the safety and security of the India-Pakistan border. The Border Security Force (BSF) has taken several measures to address these concerns and ensure the safety of the border.

 

The BSF has increased its patrolling activities along the border and is using modern technology like thermal imaging and night vision devices to detect any suspicious activity. In addition, the BSF is working closely with other security agencies to prevent any infiltration by terrorists and to prevent the smuggling of weapons, narcotics and other contraband into India.

 

The BSF has also stepped up its anti-smuggling operations and is working with local police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that any suspicious activity is reported and acted upon immediately. The BSF's efforts to ensure the safety and security of the India-Pakistan border are commendable and will help to ensure peace and security in the region.

 

In the recent incident on April 1, the BSF opened fire at a suspected Pakistani drone along the International Border in Jammu, forcing it to retreat. A massive search operation is underway to ensure no weapons or narcotics were airdropped by the drone. This is the second such incident in the past two weeks, with the previous incident occurring on March 22 at the Chamliyal border post in Samba district.

 

Security officials believe that Pakistan-based terror groups use drones to smuggle arms and narcotics into Jammu and Kashmir. India and Pakistan have been in a state of heightened tension since the Pulwama attack in February 2019, and the BSF is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the India-Pakistan border.

 

In conclusion, the BSF's measures to ensure the safety and security of the India-Pakistan border are crucial in maintaining peace and stability in the region. The use of modern technology, increased patrolling activities, and collaboration with other security agencies are commendable efforts that will help to prevent any untoward incidents along the border.