BSF in coordination with army Army neutralized 08 terrorists in 04 infiltration bid in the year 2025

Srinagar 01 December :- The Border Security Force, Kashmir frontier has been effectively manning and dominating the LoC in close coordination with the Indian Army along 343 Kms of LC in the Kashmir valley. In addition, BSF units have been securing some vital installations of national importance and providing safety & security to people of Kashmir, in close coordination with JKP, sister agencies and the local people. Few BSF units are also deployed in North Kashmir in Anti-Infiltration Role in distt Baramulla and Handwara and these BSF Bns have been effectively dominating their AOR and providing secure passage to the SF Convoys as well as to the civil public. Despite facing numerous challenges of harsh weather, underdeveloped and inhospitable mountainous terrain, difficult living conditions and constant threats of BAT action, sniping, cease fire violations and Fiddayeen attacks, valiant BSF Officers and Jawans stand fearlessly to secure the LoC along with the Army with full zeal and devotion.

The year 2025-26 witnessed large number of operational achievements by the force, which were carried out in close coordination and synergy with the army and other sister agencies. BSF along with the army ensured an effective and impactful domination of the LoC, which led to neutralization of all the infiltration attempts made this year from the Kashmir Valley. The force has also contributed immensely in keeping a strong security grid in the hinterland, including during SANJY Yatra-2025.

The most remarkable achievement of the BSF during 2025-26 has been Ops ‘Sindoor’, first phase of which was carried out from 6th May to 10th May 2025. BSF units along with the Indian Army had effectively executed fire assaults on Pak posts and terrorist launching pads along the LoC, displaying strong, accurate and professional response.

All BSF units of Kashmir Frontier including its Artillery regiments had carried out heavy and accurate shelling and firing on enemy posts and bunkers, causing huge causality to Pak troops, heavy damage to their forward posts and complete destruction of some of the terrorist’s launching pads along the LoC. BSF’s professional, effective and impactful action against the enemy during Op Sindoor was greatly appreciated by Prime Minister of India, Union Home Minister, Union Defence Minister, and heads of other security agencies.

Also, BSF Kmr Ftr was praised for its swift and accurate response under challenging terrain and heavy enemy fire, reinforcing its capability in high altitude warfare. The operation demonstrated BSF’s meticulous Ops planning & preparedness, firepower, skills and strategic contribution towards national security in the Kashmir Valley.

In addition to Ops Sindoor, BSF in coordination with army effectively dominated the LC, resulting in neutralization of 08 terrorists in 04 infiltration attempts made by them in the year 2025. The force also carried out 22 joint ops with Indian Army/RR/JKP/CRPF along the LoC and in hinterland, neutralizing some terrorists in North Kashmir and recovering large cache of War Like Stores including AK 47 rifle, MP-5 rifle, Pistols, Hand Grenade, UBGL, UBGL Grenades, Chinese Grenades, MGL and ammunition of different calibre.

The G Branch of BSF has also contributed immensely in providing important operational intelligence on movements and activities of terrorist groups and their cadres. Our G unit is keeping a close watch on all the 69 active Launching Pads along the LoC, where around 100-120 terrorists have been waiting to infiltrate. Simultaneously, various training camps of terrorists are also under scrutiny of our int wing. Following the gruesome Pahalgam attack on tourists, specially trained BSF CI/CT teams were deployed in the Gulmarg Bowl for providing security to the tourist destination along with JKP.

The CI/CT teams in Gulmarg have been carrying out their task professionally and effectively, providing a secure environment to visiting tourists. In “Ops Mahadev”, BSF units and specially trained frontier CI/CT teams along with Gandarbal SOG/CRPF/RR had dominated the higher ridges of Northern flank of the Mahadev ranges, established temporary operating bases and had played a key role in choking the likely route of the terrorists from Mahadev ranges towards Gandarbal and Bandipore.

The joint Ops finally resulted in neutralizing the group of terrorists on 28 July 2025. During annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra – 2025- BSF had contributed immensely, in coordination with JKP, in providing security cover to the pilgrims in Distt Anantnag, Kulgam, Srinagar and Ganderbal, ensuring an incident free yatra. Total 128 Coys of BSF along with other SFs were deployed for ensuring the safety of yatris.

During the yatra, BSF had also deployed its Special Mountain rescue teams with components for Disaster response and emergency medical response on the pedestrian routes. In addition, 4 medical camps and 3 Vet camps were established for providing quick medical response and humanitarian assistance to the pilgrims, porters and ponies respectively.

As part of gender equality and making women of border villages as partners, BSF Kashmir Frontier has taken an important initiative of deploying Mahila Troops of BSF on FDLs (forward defended locality along the LoC at high altitude and at 24X7 NAKAs at choke points on roads approaching from LoC, to intercept female couriers and supporters of terrorist outfits/smuggling networks.

Our Mahila troops have gained confidence of female folks of border villages and have been playing a key role in countering anti-national activities, in coordination with local women. Considering the changing war tactics globally, and threats along India’s borders, BSF has been working on modernization of the force and has been inducting new technology in partnership with key defense research institutes, premier technology/engineering institutions, public and private sectors. DG BSF had recently inaugurated BSF Drone Warfare School at BSF Academy, Gwalior, to build offensive and defensive unmanned aerial capabilities of the force. This school has been training officers and troops on drone design, their weaponisation, jamming systems, Al and modern warfare techniques. In addition new Drone Forensic Labs have been established at Delhi and Amritsar for training and research on drone and anti-drone technology.

The BHUMI initiative of the force is a step towards leveraging innovations from Indian startups to address challenges like detection and destruction of drones, identifying tunnels, and alternate communication systems. In addition, digital initiatives like NIELIT partnership focus towards training officers and men to deal with cyber threats. BSF Para jumping course, which started recently, is aimed at training officers and men for carrying out special ops in mountainous and jungle terrains.

The frontier has also taken a large number of initiatives to improve the defenses and infrastructure at FDLs to provide better Ops environment and living facilities to Jawans. BSF has inducted new surveillance equipment and weaponry, including the improved night surveillance and warfare capabilities, to prepare its troops for emerging challenges along the LoC and hinterland.

A lot of emphasis is being given on training of troops on various aspects of domination of LC and emerging challenges of infiltration, BAT action and hostilities by the enemy. In addition, under Civic Action Programme, BSF has been regularly organizing various events for the benefit of border population which include Skill development programme, Bharat Darshan Tours for School students mainly from remote border areas, free Medical Camps, Veterinary Camp, Blood Donation Camps, “Pre- Recruitment” Training programme and Awareness Program on “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan”.

These initiatives have been helpful in making border population as partners in National security. Apart from the above, to improve synergy and cooperation with the local population, especially with women and youth, a Mega Cycle Rally of 79 Km was organized by BSF Kashmir Frontier on the occasion of 79th Independence Day celebration under the theme “Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat” on 12th Aug 2025. Further, on 12th October 2025 BSF Kashmir Ftr had organized the Wular Half Marathon 2.0 under “Khelo India Scheme’s Fit India Initiative”.

BSF also plays crucial role in disaster response and rescue & relief of civil population. In this role, BSF had rescued 04 locals tourists from Sopore on 24th Aug 2025, who were stranded near Rajdhan pass due to a landslide and heavy rain. Also, on 07th Oct 2025 and 5th Nov, BSF troops rescued 11 civilians stranded in heavy snow fall on different axes of Samshabari range. Apart from that, on many occasions BSF was first responder in helping the civilians in incidents like Fire & Road accidents in border areas.

Reiterating BSF’s commitment to the people of Kashmir Valley, Ashok Yadav, IPS, IG, Kashmir frontier said “We are always there to serve the people of Kashmir and ensuring their well-being is first and foremost priority of the force”.