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Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bodies of two minor Pakistani nationals found near Indo-Pak border in Jaisalmer
Jun 29, 2025 02:00 PM IST Barmer: The bodies of two minor Pakistani nationals were found within Indian territory near the Indo-Pak international border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Saturday, police said. Police said that a preliminary investigation suggests they may have died due to dehydration. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) A local had spotted the bodies approximately 11 kilometres from the border in Gajasar village and alerted the authorities, following which a police team and Border Security Force (BSF) troops reached the spot and recovered the bodies, BSF inspector general M.L. Garg said. 'The dead bodies of two minors have been recovered from Jaisalmer's Gajasar village on Saturday noon. Some documents recovered from them revealed that both are Pakistani nationals,' Garg said. According to the documents, the boy was born in 2008 and the girl in 2010. A Pakistani SIM card was also recovered from them. Police said that a preliminary investigation suggests they may have died due to dehydration. The bodies were sent to the mortuary at Ramgarh Hospital for postmortem. An investigation is underway to determine how the couple managed to cross the heavily guarded international border and the circumstances that led to their deaths. 'We are also examining the direction of their movement and any possible motive behind the border crossing,' Garg said. Calling the case 'extremely sensitive,' inspector general of police (Jodhpur Range) Vikash Kumar said, 'Several suspicious and sensitive items have been recovered from them, including some technical equipment. We are still investigating if the couple crossed the international border or were already present on Indian soil.'
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pak targeted Phalodi airbase, other sensitive areas: BSF
Jaipur: In a major disclosure, Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General (IG), M.L. Garg, on Monday stated that Pakistan targeted sensitive areas, including the Phalodi Airbase and conducted 413 drone strikes on India's western border districts during 'Operation Sindoor', launched following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. However, all drones were successfully intercepted by India's air defence systems, and no civilian casualties were reported. IG Garg said, 'Sensitive areas, including the Phalodi Airbase, were targeted by Pakistan. But every time, our forces responded with precision and preparedness.' He added that while some houses in the border villages suffered minor damage, there were no fatalities, thanks to prior planning and deployment of modern air defence technologies. IG Garg praised the coordination among the Indian Army, central forces, local administration, and police during 'Operation Sindoor'. 'The unity of national forces demonstrated that India is fully capable of confronting any threat,' he said. Highlighting the role of the BSF's women personnel, he stated, 'Seema Bhawani stood on the frontlines with unmatched courage, proving that India's women power is equally capable in national defence.' Commenting on the current border situation, the IG said that both India and Pakistan have come to a ceasefire understanding, but 'Operation Sindoor' is not yet concluded. 'It has only been temporarily paused. Pakistan had deployed its army and evacuated villages near its border, while no Indian village was vacated, highlighting civilian confidence in our forces,' Garg added. According to officials, the missiles and drones launched by Pakistan were not empty shells. However, none of them landed on Indian soil. 'Every projectile was intercepted mid-air using anti-missile and air defence systems. What reached the ground were only drone fragments or empty casings,' said IG Garg. He emphasised that the BSF remained on the frontlines throughout the operation and continues to maintain high alert across the western border.
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rajasthan border with Pakistan sealed; armed forces on high alert
Jaipur: A day after India's Operation Sindoor, the 1,037 km-long border that Rajasthan shares with Pakistan has been sealed, and the security significantly tightened. The Border Security Force (BSF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) are on maximum alert, conducting round-the-clock surveillance and combat patrols amid escalating regional tensions. All Western Sector airbases, including Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Nal, Phalodi, and Uttarlai, are on high alert. Fighter jets, including Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs armed with advanced weaponry, are patrolling the skies from Sri Ganganagar to the Rann of Kutch. On the ground, the BSF has intensified patrolling near the zero line. Additional troops have been deployed to sensitive sectors to ensure a swift response to any suspicious movement. Soldiers have been granted the authority to engage immediately, even at the slightest provocation. Anti-drone systems have been activated and are operating 24/7 to prevent any aerial intrusion from across the border. Despite the heightened military presence, villages along the Rajasthan border have not yet been evacuated. However, BSF Rajasthan Frontier Inspector General M.L. Garg has confirmed that emergency evacuation plans are in place. Additional personnel have been withdrawn from barracks and are stationed strategically as part of preparedness protocols. In response to current threats, fighter aircraft have been conducting frequent sorties from major Western Sector bases. On Wednesday morning, the roar of jets filled the skies, with multiple aircraft launching and landing throughout the day. These operations are part of a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued for intensive aerial exercises over a 48-hour period. Air defence missile systems have been activated in major Indian cities. In the event of an enemy aircraft entering Indian airspace, these systems are primed to intercept and neutralise aerial threats instantly. The Indian Army is also on full operational alert, with all border formations mobilised and ready. In light of recent Indian airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Bikaner district administration has taken emergency fuel management measures. According to an official order issued by District Magistrate and Collector Namrata Vrishni, all petrol pumps in Bikaner are required to reserve 2,000 litres of petrol and 5,000 litres of diesel. This fuel stock will be prioritised for emergency response vehicles and essential services to ensure uninterrupted operations during a crisis. Further, there has been a significant mobilisation of Pakistani Army personnel in villages adjacent to the Rajasthan border, including regions from Khajuwala to Sri Ganganagar. The build-up has been reported in several key areas across the border, such as Khara Toba, Sirdakhli, Bijnoth, Zahuriwala, Rahimyar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Liaqatpur, Yazman Mandi, Fort Abbas, Mujgarh Fort, Fakirwali, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, KK Tibba, and Lal Saharana National Park.
