In a significant milestone, BSF Punjab announced that it has seized 251 Pakistani drones on the Punjab border during the year 2025 as of Friday (Nov 14). BSF also intercepted drugs and weapons that were being smuggled across the border in Punjab using drones. During the operations, the BFS also neutralised three Pakistani intruders and detained 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes.The forces seized 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives during the operations, it said in a post on X. BSF has ensured strict security along the border with its advanced surveillance systems, strong intelligence network and undeterred dedication.“BSF Punjab Frontier has achieved a significant landmark by recovering 251st Pakistani drone of the year on Punjab border,” BSF wrote in a post on X. “As of 14 November 2025, BSF troops have successfully intercepted 251 drones, along with 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives—all of which were stopped from entering Indian territory. During these operations, BSF also neutralized 03 Pakistani intruders and apprehended 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes.”“BSF’s advanced surveillance systems, strong intelligence network and undeterred dedication have ensured strict security along the Punjab frontier,” it added. “BSF continues to serve as India’s strong and reliable ‘first line of Defence’—protecting the nation on the ground as well as in the skies.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐁𝐒𝐅 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟓𝟏 𝐏𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 BSF Punjab Frontier has achieved a significant landmark by recovering 251st Pakistani drone of the year on Punjab border. As of 14 November 2025, BSF troops have… <a href="https://t.co/TdSTJv29pI">pic.twitter.com/TdSTJv29pI</a>&mdash; BSF PUNJAB FRONTIER (@BSF_Punjab) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSF_Punjab/status/1989246840122814489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In another post, BSF announced “a series of successful anti-smuggling operations, BSF Punjab has delivered major blows to cross-border narcotics and arms networks.”During the operations, BSF troops recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone from agricultural fields near Kamal Wala, Ferozepur. In another operation, the forces seized two pistols hidden in farmland near Raja Rai, Ferozepur. It also recovered 1.664 kg of heroin on Thursday (Nov 13) night in a search operation near Pandori, Amritsar, after suspicious aerial movement was detected in the area.It further added, “These consecutive recoveries reflect BSF’s sharp surveillance, rapid response capability and commitment to stop Pakistan-based narco-drone infiltration attempts.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐁𝐒𝐅 𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐉𝐀𝐁 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐊 𝐒𝐌𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊— 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄, 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐈𝐍 &amp; 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 In a series of successful anti-smuggling operations, BSF Punjab has delivered major blows to cross-border narcotics and arms… <a href="https://t.co/dwCv9K9wsp">pic.twitter.com/dwCv9K9wsp</a>&mdash; BSF PUNJAB FRONTIER (@BSF_Punjab) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSF_Punjab/status/1989225028890796106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The forces seized 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives during the operations, it said in a post on X. BSF has ensured strict security along the border with its advanced surveillance systems and strong intelligence network.

In a significant milestone, BSF Punjab announced that it has seized 251 Pakistani drones on the Punjab border during the year 2025 as of Friday (Nov 14). BSF also intercepted drugs and weapons that were being smuggled across the border in Punjab using drones. During the operations, the BFS also neutralised three Pakistani intruders and detained 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes. The forces seized 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives during the operations, it said in a post on X. BSF has ensured strict security along the border with its advanced surveillance systems, strong intelligence network and undeterred dedication. “BSF Punjab Frontier has achieved a significant landmark by recovering 251st Pakistani drone of the year on Punjab border,” BSF wrote in a post on X. “As of 14 November 2025, BSF troops have successfully intercepted 251 drones, along with 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives—all of which were stopped from entering Indian territory. During these operations, BSF also neutralized 03 Pakistani intruders and apprehended 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes.” “BSF’s advanced surveillance systems, strong intelligence network and undeterred dedication have ensured strict security along the Punjab frontier,” it added. “BSF continues to serve as India’s strong and reliable ‘first line of Defence’—protecting the nation on the ground as well as in the skies.”

The forces seized 329 kgs of heroin, 16 kgs of ICE drug, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives during the operations, it said in a post on X. BSF has ensured strict security along the border with its advanced surveillance systems and strong intelligence network.

‘Seized 251 Pak drones...’: BSF Punjab’s BIG crackdown against smuggling network

A Pakistani intruder was shot dead early Wednesday morning by BSF troops along the international border at Pathankot in Punjab, officials said.
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel noticed some suspicious movement in the Border Outpost Tashpatan area along the IB. Despite being challenged by the BSF troops, the intruder did not stop after crossing over onto this side, they said.
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The intruder was subsequently shot dead, and his identity is being ascertained, the officials said.
A spokesperson of the BSF, Jammu Frontier, said a strong protest will be lodged with Pakistan Rangers over the incident.
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The BSF guards the India-Pakistan international border, including a 553-km stretch in Punjab.
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World| Border Security Force (BSF) personnel noticed some suspicious movement in the Border Outpost Tashpatan area along the IB. Despite being challenged by the BSF troops, the intruder did not stop after crossing over onto this side, they said.

A Pakistani intruder was shot dead early Wednesday morning by BSF troops along the international border at Pathankot in Punjab, officials said. Border Security Force (BSF) personnel noticed some suspicious movement in the Border Outpost Tashpatan area along the IB. Despite being challenged by the BSF troops, the intruder did not stop after crossing over onto this side, they said. Also Read | Terrorists open fire on army vehicle in J&K's Rajouri, no casualties reported The intruder was subsequently shot dead, and his identity is being ascertained, the officials said. A spokesperson of the BSF, Jammu Frontier, said a strong protest will be lodged with Pakistan Rangers over the incident. Also Read | Indian UN peacekeepers stood the ground in Congo: UN Peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix The BSF guards the India-Pakistan international border, including a 553-km stretch in Punjab. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF along Punjab border

My background is a military one, but I am greatly attracted to ancient history and architecture, and try to elicit as much as I can from books, chronicles, and from written and electronic media. So, when some friend sent me a clipping with the advice, &lsquo;you must see this; it is a fabulous stage enactment of the original&rsquo;, I quickly became engaged. What he was referring to, was the play &ldquo;Mughal-e-Azam&rdquo; currently running at the National Stadium. Though life is difficult in the far-flung places where we are often posted we, the military officers, get to see, travel, and explore some phenomenal places of historical and geographical significance. Indeed, were it not for adventurous military officers, the Ajanta Ellora caves, Khajuraho temples, Lhasa, Kashmir valleys, deep Hindu roots, and so many others would have never have come to light.

This is one such tale, based on a mix of folklore and actual events.

Nostalgia swept over me, as I recalled my connection in a way, with the iconic emperor, Akbar. Years ago, in 1987, while commanding my armoured regiment, we were deployed for impending war in Batala-Gurdaspur area, during Operation Trident. For the uninitiated, &ldquo;Trident&rdquo; was another occasion for sabre rattling, when the Indian Government threatened to sort out Pakistan, for its nefarious designs and activities on our side of the border, but ultimately failed to do anything. In any case, part of the task was to know our own areas like the back of one&rsquo;s own hand, and that of our adversary through close scrutiny across the border.

I have always been adventurous and, this heaven-sent opportunity in an operational area gave me the freedom to travel, and see many historical places, simultaneous to my military reconnaissance. It was during one of these recces that I spotted the military symbol of a battlefield on my map &ndash; crossed swords with the words &lsquo;Takht Akbar Badshah&rdquo; below it &ndash; at the Punjab border town of Kalanaur. Proceeding to that site, I was awestruck by the sight that greeted me. Here was a majestic throne of sandstone or maybe was it white marble, surrounded by a vast courtyard of red sandstone, amidst the verdant green wheat fields.&nbsp;

On enquiry, I learnt that this was the very spot where Prince Jalal-ud-din Muhammad was anointed Emperor of India at the relatively young age of 13 years. This sudden elevation was occasioned by the death of his father, Humayun, who fell down a steep stairwell while holding onto some heavy books and attempting to kneel when the azhaan (call to prayer) was heard. His foot got caught in the robe and, as he plummeted to his death, it signalled a change in the hierarchy.&nbsp;

While going around this monument, and placing myself on the throne in mock anointment, I noticed a Sikh farmer washing vegetable on the periphery &ndash; rather odd to find a protected historical monument being put to such use. I queried this wizened farmer, &lsquo;don&rsquo;t you know what great historical event has taken place here&rsquo;? His laconic reply, as he continued with his business, unmindful of the presence of so many military persons was, &ldquo;haan ji; suniya si ithe koi Akbar bande nu baithaya si&rdquo;! (Oh! Yes &ndash; heard some guy called Akbar sat here once). &nbsp;I almost choked &ndash; how mighty Akbar would be turning in his grave, at this dismissive comment. Here was the throne of one of India&rsquo;s greatest emperors, being used for washing vegetables!!

Akbar&rsquo;s uncle, Bairam Khan, under whose tutelage the young Prince was, had been campaigning in that area to restore order, consequent to Humayun&rsquo;s recapturing the Delhi throne. Bairam realised the danger that his young charge was in since successions in the Timurid clan often took a bloody turn. To scotch any attempt as usurpation, he organised the coronation at that very spot and remained camped there till it was certain that Akbar had the loyalty of all, before proceeding to Delhi.

An interesting anecdote was told to me about a Muslim fakir, revered in the Kalanaur area. On meeting Akbar a few months prior to Humayun&rsquo;s death, the fakir had predicted that Akbar would be crowned Emperor within that campaign period. This was considered impossible, as Humayun was only 46 years of age, but an unfortunate &ldquo;stumble&rdquo; changed the fate of India. In recognition a beautiful tomb was made for that seer &ndash; unfortunately, I don&rsquo;t remember his name but do recall how majestic his tomb looked even in serious decay. Kalanaur is an area rich in history. This was the place where Feroze Shah Tughlaq built a palace on banks of the Ravi River, an area where the Hindu warrior Banda Bahadur roamed around with his Sikh followers to torment Aurangzeb&rsquo;s chieftains. I also vividly recall seeing a 50 m tall mausoleum of some ruler, which had three Pakistani Artillery shells penetrate its dome &ndash; the holes were a stark reminder of how close this town was, to the scene of action in the 1965 Indo-Pak conflict. 
&nbsp;

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Many of the areas close to India's western border have a number of Islamic monuments that were shelled by the Pakistani Army in different occasions.

My background is a military one, but I am greatly attracted to ancient history and architecture, and try to elicit as much as I can from books, chronicles, and from written and electronic media. So, when some friend sent me a clipping with the advice, ‘you must see this; it is a fabulous stage enactment of the original’, I quickly became engaged. What he was referring to, was the play “Mughal-e-Azam” currently running at the National Stadium. Though life is difficult in the far-flung places where we are often posted we, the military officers, get to see, travel, and explore some phenomenal places of historical and geographical significance. Indeed, were it not for adventurous military officers, the Ajanta Ellora caves, Khajuraho temples, Lhasa, Kashmir valleys, deep Hindu roots, and so many others would have never have come to light. This is one such tale, based on a mix of folklore and actual events. Nostalgia swept over me, as I recalled my connection in a way, with the iconic emperor, Akbar. Years ago, in 1987, while commanding my armoured regiment, we were deployed for impending war in Batala-Gurdaspur area, during Operation Trident. For the uninitiated, “Trident” was another occasion for sabre rattling, when the Indian Government threatened to sort out Pakistan, for its nefarious designs and activities on our side of the border, but ultimately failed to do anything. In any case, part of the task was to know our own areas like the back of one’s own hand, and that of our adversary through close scrutiny across the border. I have always been adventurous and, this heaven-sent opportunity in an operational area gave me the freedom to travel, and see many historical places, simultaneous to my military reconnaissance. It was during one of these recces that I spotted the military symbol of a battlefield on my map – crossed swords with the words ‘Takht Akbar Badshah” below it – at the Punjab border town of Kalanaur. Proceeding to that site, I was awestruck by the sight that greeted me. Here was a majestic throne of sandstone or maybe was it white marble, surrounded by a vast courtyard of red sandstone, amidst the verdant green wheat fields. On enquiry, I learnt that this was the very spot where Prince Jalal-ud-din Muhammad was anointed Emperor of India at the relatively young age of 13 years. This sudden elevation was occasioned by the death of his father, Humayun, who fell down a steep stairwell while holding onto some heavy books and attempting to kneel when the azhaan (call to prayer) was heard. His foot got caught in the robe and, as he plummeted to his death, it signalled a change in the hierarchy. While going around this monument, and placing myself on the throne in mock anointment, I noticed a Sikh farmer washing vegetable on the periphery – rather odd to find a protected historical monument being put to such use. I queried this wizened farmer, ‘don’t you know what great historical event has taken place here’? His laconic reply, as he continued with his business, unmindful of the presence of so many military persons was, “haan ji; suniya si ithe koi Akbar bande nu baithaya si”! (Oh! Yes – heard some guy called Akbar sat here once). I almost choked – how mighty Akbar would be turning in his grave, at this dismissive comment. Here was the throne of one of India’s greatest emperors, being used for washing vegetables!! Akbar’s uncle, Bairam Khan, under whose tutelage the young Prince was, had been campaigning in that area to restore order, consequent to Humayun’s recapturing the Delhi throne. Bairam realised the danger that his young charge was in since successions in the Timurid clan often took a bloody turn. To scotch any attempt as usurpation, he organised the coronation at that very spot and remained camped there till it was certain that Akbar had the loyalty of all, before proceeding to Delhi. An interesting anecdote was told to me about a Muslim fakir, revered in the Kalanaur area. On meeting Akbar a few months prior to Humayun’s death, the fakir had predicted that Akbar would be crowned Emperor within that campaign period. This was considered impossible, as Humayun was only 46 years of age, but an unfortunate “stumble” changed the fate of India. In recognition a beautiful tomb was made for that seer – unfortunately, I don’t remember his name but do recall how majestic his tomb looked even in serious decay. Kalanaur is an area rich in history. This was the place where Feroze Shah Tughlaq built a palace on banks of the Ravi River, an area where the Hindu warrior Banda Bahadur roamed around with his Sikh followers to torment Aurangzeb’s chieftains. I also vividly recall seeing a 50 m tall mausoleum of some ruler, which had three Pakistani Artillery shells penetrate its dome – the holes were a stark reminder of how close this town was, to the scene of action in the 1965 Indo-Pak conflict. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

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