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Cross Border Infiltrations Gone Down During COVID-19 Pandemic: IG Sushanta Kumar
Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura Frontier IG Sushanta Kumar Nath stated that the cross border infiltrations have gone down owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, "a total of 221 infiltrators have been arrested while attempting to cross the borders illegally." The number was reportedly higher in 2018 and 2019. IG Sushanta Kumar Nath further stated that the total seizures made last year were worth Rs 35.64 crore.
Tags: BSF, Tripura, Sushanta Kumar Nath, Infiltration, Agartala
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3 Soldiers Injured In Uri LoC While Stopping Infiltration Attempt
As per sources, three soldiers were injured when vigilant forces stopped an infiltration attempt by terrorists from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri region. According to defense officials, on September 25 evening, vigilant forces confronted heavily armed terrorists attempting to penetrate the Uri region. "An encounter ensued between the infiltrating terrorists and 3 soldiers were injured," stated sources. Reportedly, the injured… read-more
Tags: Infiltration, soldiers, URI, Jammu and Kashmir
Courtesy: India Today
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One Terrorist Neutralized In J&K Using Integrated Surveillance Grid
During an infiltration attempt in J&K's Poonch region, the security forces killed at least one terrorist. Lieutenant-colonel Devender Anand said that the soldiers who were on alert detected infiltration, using an integrated surveillance grid. "This action by alert Army troops displays resolve of Indian Army to thwart any misadventure along the Line of Control," he added. However, the operation is being investigated.
Tags: terrorist, Jammu and Kashmir, Infiltration, Army
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Fearing Infiltrations, J&K Extends Ban On 4G Internet Till January 8
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on December 25 extended the ban on 4G internet till January 8, except for the districts of Ganderbal and Udhampur. Restricting the internet speed to 2G, the authorities believe that this will help to curtail the cross-border infiltration. The administration stated that after the successful completion of District Development Council elections, the "peace and tranquility" of the region might be targetted by… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Internet, 4G, Infiltration, Terrorism, Internet Ban
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