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26 Apr

BSF did not ask for wheat harvesting in two days: Deputy Commissioner

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, BSF, Clarification, Wheat Harvesting

Amritsar, April 26 – The Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, Smt. Sakshi Sahni has clarified the ongoing discussion that the Border Security Force (BSF) had announced the harvesting of wheat across the border areas within two days. She confirmed that no such announcement had been made by the BSF in the border villages.Smt. Sahni stated that she had spoken with senior BSF officials who also denied such reports, describing them as baseless. She urged people to disregard such misleading information and recommended that if anyone comes across such news, they should verify it with the local Patwari, Tehsildar, or any district…

Family of Detained BSF Jawan Hopes for His Safe Return Amid Ongoing Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBSF, Punjab

Kolkata (National Times): The family of BSF jawan P.K. Sahu is clinging to hope and prayer as they await his safe return after he was reportedly detained by Pakistan Rangers for inadvertently crossing the international border in Punjab. Speaking from their home, his father, Bholanath Sahu, expressed both anxiety and confidence in the ongoing diplomatic efforts. “We are extremely worried but hopeful,” he said. “My son has dedicated his life to serving the nation, and we trust that every possible step is being taken to bring him back.” Bholanath shared that he received a phone call from his son's commanding…

BSF Constable Detained by Pakistan Rangers After Accidental Border Crossing; Release Talks Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBSF, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was detained by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday after inadvertently crossing the international boundary near Firozpur, Punjab, officials confirmed Thursday. The detained jawan, identified as Constable PK Singh of the 182nd battalion, was on duty escorting local farmers when he stepped over the line to rest in the shade. Clad in full uniform and bearing his service rifle, he was promptly taken into custody by Pakistani Rangers. A senior BSF officer stated, “A flag meeting has been called to negotiate the safe return of our colleague.” Such inadvertent crossings are not unprecedented;…