The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled multiple smuggling attempts along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura, seizing foreign-made contraband worth Rs 8.5 lakh and rescuing 17 cattle from various locations, officials said.
Operations in Tripura
According to Frontier Headquarters BSF, Salbagan, the operations were conducted by BSF troops of Border Out Post (BOP) Rangoti under the jurisdiction of Police Station Irani in Unakoti district on Wednesday and Thursday. The troops recovered foreign-made Patron cigarettes, cosmetic items, and other contraband.
In addition to contraband seizures, the BSF also rescued 17 cattle from different locations within Tripura. Officials said that vigilant patrolling and coordinated intelligence efforts have been key to curbing cross-border crimes in the region.
“The BSF has intensified its operations and domination on the border to thwart attempts at transboundary smuggling,” the BSF informed.
Arms smuggling attempts foiled in Punjab
In a separate operation near the India-Pakistan border in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, BSF troops recovered pistol parts and live ammunition, highlighting the force’s continued vigilance against cross-border threats.
On Monday evening, personnel recovered a plastic bottle containing the slide assembly of a pistol near Naushera Dhalla village, wrapped in yellow adhesive tape with a metal wire loop, indicating a possible drone drop.
On Tuesday morning, while tracking a suspected drone movement, BSF troops seized 75 live rounds of 9 mm calibre ammunition from a field near Rajoke village. The ammunition bore the stamp of the Pakistan Ordnance Factory, suggesting involvement of Pakistan-based terror networks.
Officials said that reliable intelligence and timely action by BSF troops thwarted the nefarious designs of elements attempting to smuggle arms into India.
Conclusion
The BSF’s heightened surveillance and coordinated operations across Tripura and Punjab underscore its commitment to prevent smuggling and safeguard national security along India’s sensitive borders.