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NDTV
5 hours ago
- NDTV
7 Arrested For Carrying Banned Electronic Walkie-Talkie Sets On India-Nepal Border
Bahraich: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has arrested seven people with five banned frequency hopping enabled electronic walkie-talkie sets at Rupaidiha on the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, an official on Sunday said. The seven apprehended were handed over to police, he said. Police registered a case against those arrested under sections of the Telecommunication Act, Indian Telegraph Act and Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act on the complaint of a SSB officer. The arrested suspects, who are residents of Maharashtra's Pune and Thane, and Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, Bijnor and Kushinagar districts, have been sent to jail. The SSB said that the arrested returned after meeting the officials of Islamic Union of Nepal, an organisation based in that country, which receives funding from the Pakistani agencies. "During checking by the SSB at Rupaidiha border on the evening of June 27, seven people travelling in an SUV from Nepal were stopped. Five banned frequency hopping enabled electronic walkie-talkie sets were recovered from their possession," 42nd Battalion Commandant Ganga Singh Udawat told PTI. "The use of frequency hopping enabled sets is prohibited in India without a license. In this technology, the frequency keeps changing continuously during the conversation, which makes it extremely difficult to intercept," he said. Udawat said that after finding suspicious walkie-talkies, all were questioned by various security agencies. These people could not give any valid reason for taking the banned frequency hopping enabled walkie-talkies to Nepal, he added. It came to light during interrogation that one of the arrested persons, identified as Mohammad Muslim, a resident of Pune, used to live in Matera area of Bahraich earlier, said the official and added that he settled in Pune around 15-20 years ago to do catering business. "Mohammad Muslim came to Bahraich on June 24 for his daughter's wedding. On June 26, Mohammad Muslim went to the neighboring country Nepal with his companions Bilal Abdul Rehman Sheikh and Munir Yusuf Sheikh (from Pune in Maharashtra), Temeshwar Bhondve (from Thane in Maharashtra), Achalesh Kumar (Bijnor, UP), Shankar Pandey (Kushinagar, UP) and Changur Ahmed (Bahraich)," the commandant said. "In Nepal, they met a person named Naseem Sheikh, all of them stayed at his house for one night. Naseem Sheikh is associated with an organization called Islamic Sangh of Nepal which is funded by Pakistani agencies," he added. "In view of all this, we consider this incident as a suspicious security threat and a case has been registered against all the seven persons under the Telecommunication Act 2023, Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933 at Rupaidiha Police Station on June 28," Udawat said. "The accused were handed over to police and sent to jail," he added. The commandant further said all aspects of this incident are being investigated.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Judoka Lalhumhimi wins gold at World Police C'ship
1 2 Aizawl: Mizo judoka, , bagged a gold medal in women's 52 kg category at the World Police Championship 2025 being held in Alabama, the US. Lalhumhimi, a resident of Zemabawk North neighbourhood, is serving in Indian police's Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). She had won a gold medal in the All India Police Judo Cluster Championship in Guwahati last year to qualify for the World Police Championship. The Mizo sportsperson had also won gold medals at the National Games 2022 and the North East Games 2016, besides a number of medals for the state in regional and national judo competitions. State home minister K Sapdanga and sports & youth services minister Lalnghinglova Hmar congratulated Lalhumhimi for her feat at the world-level judo competition. Sapdanga, through social media, said the Mizo girl made policemen and the people of Mizoram proud through her success. "Physical fitness and being a policeman go hand in hand," he posted.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Minors rescued from traffickers
Madhubani: In a major operation against human trafficking , personnel of the 48th battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Jayanagar rescued 12 minor boys and a man on Friday. The rescue followed a tip-off regarding suspicious cross-border movement. Upon intercepting the group, SSB personnel found that the boys and a youth were being trafficked from Nepal into India. Two suspected traffickers were arrested and handed over to local authorities. The arrested people have been identified as 25-year-old Birju Sahni and 25-year-old Santosh Sahni, both from Darbhanga district. The operation was carried out jointly by SSB and local police, employing both mobile and foot patrols. Officials confirmed that this was part of an ongoing crackdown on cross-border human trafficking in the region. Madhubani: In a major operation against human trafficking, personnel of the 48th battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Jayanagar rescued 12 minor boys and a man on Friday. The rescue followed a tip-off regarding suspicious cross-border movement. Upon intercepting the group, SSB personnel found that the boys and a youth were being trafficked from Nepal into India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zaboravi na klimu – ovo je novo rješenje koje moraš imati Coolbox Saznajte više Undo Two suspected traffickers were arrested and handed over to local authorities. The arrested people have been identified as 25-year-old Birju Sahni and 25-year-old Santosh Sahni, both from Darbhanga district. The operation was carried out jointly by SSB and local police, employing both mobile and foot patrols. Officials confirmed that this was part of an ongoing crackdown on cross-border human trafficking in the region.
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Drums, brass & brotherhood: The musicians of Sashastra Seema Bal
When 27-year-old Rohit Pandey joined the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), he never imagined his childhood love for singing would find a platform within the force. While military bands are typically associated with parades and formal ceremonies, the SSB band goes far beyond tradition (Sourced) 'I used to sing in school, but people would laugh at me. I thought they were appreciating me,' Pandey said with a smile. 'Later, I got a few opportunities to perform and received genuine praise. But that phase faded—until I joined the SSB in 2021.' At one of the force's events, Pandey sang in front of the Inspector General. 'He liked my voice and inducted me into the Jazz band,' said the Bihar native. 'I've been performing with the team ever since.' Like Pandey, 47-year-old Lalit Mohan Singh and many others in the SSB discovered their musical talents while serving. Singh's journey into music began in 2008, when the Lucknow Frontier's band unit was formed. Today, he leads a 22-member brass band. The SSB has three types of bands across its frontiers—Brass, Pipe, and Jazz—with 20 to 38 members in each. Most band members are trained musicians, selected either internally or based on prior musical experience. Some undergo 12 to 18 months of formal training at the SSB headquarters in Delhi. From remote Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan border posts to civic events in bustling cities, the SSB band has struck the right chord—both musically and emotionally. As the world celebrates World Music Day on June 21, the SSB's musical units stand as a symbol of harmony, discipline and connection with the public. 'Formed to boost troop morale and bridge the gap between security forces and civilians, the SSB band is more than a ceremonial presence. It's a legacy in uniform, marching not just to the beat of a drum, but to the rhythm of national pride,' said Sanjay Ratan, inspector general, Frontier Headquarters, Lucknow. Band beyond the mission While military bands are typically associated with parades and formal ceremonies, the SSB band goes far beyond tradition. Whether stationed at a remote border outpost or performing in a shopping mall during the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, their music follows wherever duty calls. 'Our music travels with us—be it a village fair, a civic event, or a city concert,' said Singh.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ladakhi farmer's rifleman son commissioned as officer
Dehradun: Tsering Nurdup, son of a farmer from Ladakh and a former rifleman in the Ladakh Scouts, was commissioned as a lieutenant — realising a lifelong dream and bringing pride not just to his family, but to an entire region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, the Nurdup family stood out on the grounds of the Indian Military Academy's iconic Chetwode Drill Square on Saturday. As Lt Nurdup stood tall in his crisp ceremonial uniform, his mother clutched his hand — her eyes welling up with tears of pride and joy. For them, it was not just a passing out parade. It was history in the making. Born into a modest home with a father who tills the tough terrains of Ladakh, a homemaker mother and a sister serving as a clerk in the Sashastra Seema Bal, Nurdup's journey is a story of grit and unshaken resolve. His dream — sparked by the olive green uniforms around him — never flickered, even as he began his career as a rifleman. "Becoming a Class I officer in this prestigious institution was always my dream," he said, moments after the stars were pinned to his uniform, his voice steady but full of emotion. "For us Ladakhis, the Army isn't just a job — it's part of our identity. Whether it's the Indo-Pak wars or standoffs with China, we've always stood at the frontlines... And what matters more is our spirit — our willingness to serve, no matter the challenge. " Even as Nurdup's father looked on in awe, his sister said with a smile, "My parents can't understand much of what's being said here. But they understand this — their son is living his dream."
