BSF Shoots Pakistani Intruder Dead In Infiltration Bid In Gujarat

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The Border Security Forces (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder on Friday night. The intruder was attempting to enter Indian territory in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, officials said on Friday.

The security forces said in statement that the troops spotted a suspicious person advancing towards the border fence after crossing the International Border, news agency ANI reported.

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Taking swift action, the BSF challenged the intruder but the intruder continued to advance, prompting them to open fire.“The intruder was neutralised on the spot,” the statement added.

Security forces have been on high alert after Pakistan committed ceasefire violations by cross-border shelling following Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor

India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Under Operation Sindoor, the Indian army targetted at least nine terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POJK).

In Rajasthan, the BSF is maintaining a strong presence along the international border in Jaisalmer, as part of ongoing Operation Sindoor.

Yogendra Singh Rathore, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jaisalmer BSF, emphasised the force' unwavering commitment to national security, highlighting their role as the first line of defense.

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“The BSF is the first line of defence and is always alert on the border. 5-6 years after its formation, the India-Pakistan war took place in 1971, and even then, it proved its usefulness. We were victorious during the Kargil war too,” Yogendra Singh Rathore was quoted by ANI as saying.

"When the incident happened on April 22, when they (terrorists) killed our innocent citizens, after that, we were ready to give them a befitting reply. We stood by the decision taken by the Government of India, and we were fully prepared so that we could stop any misadventure right there," said DIG Rathore.

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Border Security Force (BSF) Officer Jaipal Singh highlighted the BSF's readiness to ensure national security, particularly effectively neutralising drone threats during Operation Sindoor.

He said,“During Operation Sindoor, before Operation Sindoor and in the future, BSF has always been ready to perform its duty for the security of the country. During Operation Sindoor, the drone activities increased a lot.”

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“The enemy sent drones and shells, and we used our equipment tactfully and neutralised their drones...The Indian Air Force did a very good job during this. Many air bases of Pakistan were damaged. This is a matter of pride for us,” he added.

The BSF worked closely with the Indian Air Force, which successfully targeted Pakistani airbases, damaging enemy infrastructure two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart.

(With inputs from ANI)

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