- The ‘Ops Alert’ exercise commenced on January 21 and will continue till January 28 “all along the Indo-Pak international border from Sir Creek (marshy area) to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of Rajasthan
- The BSF apprehended 22 Pakistani fishermen, seized 79 fishing boats and heroin worth Rs 250 crore and charas worth Rs 2.49 crore from this region of Gujarat in 2022
- “Permanent vertical bunkers” of concrete are being constructed for the first time to station BSF troops right at the strategically significant Sir Creek and Harami Nalla marshy area
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GANDHINAGAR, JAN 22
Ahead of the Republic Day, the Border Security Force has started an “Ops Alert” exercise to enhance security along the India-Pakistan border in Kutch district of Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan, the BSF said on Sunday.
Ops Alert exercise is being carried out to thwart any ill designs of ANE’s during upcoming Republic day celebrations. During this exercise special operations in forward and depth areas as well as Creeks and Harami Nalla would be carried out. pic.twitter.com/crY0YPtT3C
— BSF GUJARAT (@BSF_Gujarat) January 22, 2023
The exercise, which began on Saturday, was being carried out to “thwart any ill designs of anti-national elements” during the Republic Day celebrations, the BSF Gujarat Frontier said in a release.
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participated in large numbers in the "Thrill Addict Night Half Marathon" organised by @AhmedabadPolice at River Front to spread awareness on drug abuse & promote healthy lifestyle. @BSF_India Band also performed during this grand event.#fitness pic.twitter.com/DIaS0iLhtF— BSF GUJARAT (@BSF_Gujarat) January 22, 2023
The ‘Ops Alert’ exercise commenced on January 21 and will continue till January 28 “all along the Indo-Pak international border from Sir Creek (marshy area) to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of Rajasthan,” it said.
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we are here to protect the frontiers of the nation."सीमा सुरक्षा बल – सर्वदा सतर्क #JaiHind #NationFirst #FirstLineofDefence pic.twitter.com/O0DGzzzFmC
— BSF (@BSF_India) January 22, 2023
The BSF will carry out special operations in forward and depth areas as well as creeks and ‘Harami Nalla’ as part of the exercise. It has also planned public outreach programmes as part of the exercise, the release said.
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Medical camps covering the eye, dental and general health check up were organised at @BSF_Gujarat Gandhinagar campus to help #SeemaPrahari families fulfil their medical needs and to promote healthy life. #healthcare pic.twitter.com/Yo5iO2ZM2D
— BSF GUJARAT (@BSF_Gujarat) January 21, 2023
The Indo-Pak border along Kutch in Gujarat is sensitive in view of a number of Pakistani nationals having been apprehended in the past after entering the Indian waters while moving on boats to catch fish.
Mrs. @IshitaTilwani Mayor Gandhidham graced the occasion as chief guest and Mr. Pradeep Jeshrani, MD Founder of the Jupiter Foundation, Mr. Vinod Rathod, Deputy Commissioner, GIS, Kutch & @BWWA_India members were also present during this camp. pic.twitter.com/PhUoiEf4Mz
— BSF GUJARAT (@BSF_Gujarat) January 20, 2023
According to official data, the BSF apprehended 22 Pakistani fishermen, seized 79 fishing boats and heroin worth Rs 250 crore and charas worth Rs 2.49 crore from this region of Gujarat in 2022.
To enhance its security, “permanent vertical bunkers” of concrete are being constructed for the first time to station BSF troops right at the strategically significant Sir Creek and Harami Nalla marshy area, sources earlier said.
18 teams of Kho-Kho and 23 teams of Kabaddi along with approx 800 school children & civilians were present during the inaugural function. The closing ceremony of this 3-day girl's sporting event will be conducted on January 23 with prize distribution.#BSFwithBorderPopulace pic.twitter.com/d0jyWRJUFk
— BSF GUJARAT (@BSF_Gujarat) January 20, 2023
The Union Home Ministry has sanctioned a Rs 50-crore fund for the construction of eight multi-storey bunkers cum observation posts in this area along the Bhuj sector in view of the “constant infiltration of Pakistani fishermen and fishing boats in the area,” they said.
