BSF foils bid to smuggle sugar to Bangladesh

Shillong: Troops of the Meghalaya Frontier of the BSF yet again thwarted an attempt to smuggle sugar to Bangladesh across the international border and apprehended two persons, BSF officials said.“In a proactive operation, on January 10, 2024, the vigilant troops of 4 Battalion BSF Meghalaya successfully intercepted a vehicle loaded with Sugar meant to be smuggled into Bangladesh and apprehended two Indian nationals near the Lyngkhat bordering area in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya,” a spokesperson at the Meghalaya Frontier headquarters said.“BSF troops identified and intercepted a vehicle loaded with sugar, which was approaching the bordering area on Lyngkhat- Pyrdwah road. Upon questioning, the driver and co- driver failed to produce any valid documents pertaining to the consignment of sugar,” the BSF spokesperson said.

'Wanted to serve the nation': In Rajasthan's desert, women part of BSF team that guards border

Women in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district defy stereotypes by joining the BSF to guard the India-Pakistan border. Despite opposition from their families, Constable Nancy Devi Jat and Constable Archana Kashyap dedicate themselves to the tough job. They face extreme weather conditions and encounter vipers while patrolling on camelbacks.

17 BSF jawans hurt in crash

17 BSF personnel injured when truck they hired overturned in Maoist-hit Kanker district of Chhattisgarh's Bastar. Four in critical condition. Jawans from BSF's 162 Battalion were deployed on anti-Maoist operations in district.

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