At least nine people have died and several others were injured after a deadly blast occurred near the premises of Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, police said.
In a major anti-narcotics operation, Assam Rifles, in coordination with CRPF and Manipur Police, successfully destroyed a large-scale illicit poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district, Manipur.
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the general area of Chhatru in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said.
Among them were a joint weapon drill performed by women personnel of the Gujarat Police and CRPF, a traditional martial arts demonstration by CISF, a motorcycle daredevil show by Assam Police, an unarmed combat (UAC) performance by CRPF, a dog show by BSF, and a special presentation by NC
These brave individuals demonstrated exceptional courage in anti-Naxal operations in Jharkhand and counter-terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir. BSF personnel were recognised for showcasing unmatched valour and heroism during Operation Sindoor on the western border.
Contingents from the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and police forces from several states, including Gujarat, Assam, Tripura, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, along with the National Cadet Corps (NCC), are participating
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, expressed happiness over the increase in the number of indigenous dogs in the BSF and CRPF contingents.
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, who displayed exemplary valour during Operation Sindoor, will take centre stage at this year's National Unity Day parade, to be held on October 31 at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada district.