BSF Thwarts Terror Infiltration: Armed Intruder Captured Amid Heightened Border Alerts

India's Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Jammu border on Friday, apprehending an armed militant in a swift operation that underscores escalating security challenges.[1][4][5]

In the Pargwal sector near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, alert BSF personnel detained Abdul Khalik, identified as an overground worker (OGW) for Jaish-e-Mohammed. Armed with an AK rifle, Khalik had crossed from Pakistan after receiving arms training there. He was handed over to local police for further interrogation.[4][5] This incident follows intelligence reports of Pakistan reactivating terror launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border in Jammu province, prompting stepped-up measures by the Army, BSF, and police.[1]

The apprehension highlights BSF's vigilance amid suspicious movements detected two days prior, leading to intensified patrolling along the barbed wire fence. Sources indicate at least 12 launchpads in Sialkot and Zafarwal areas opposite Samba, Kathua, and Jammu sectors have been reactivated after a seven-month lull post-Operation Sindoor.[1][5] Concurrently, General Officer Commanding of the White Knight Corps reviewed operational preparedness in Rajouri, while police assessed Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in Reasi for enhanced counterinsurgency readiness.[1]

BSF's broader efforts in 2025 demonstrate robust border management. Along the Punjab frontier, the force seized 272 drones from Pakistan used for dropping arms, ammunition, and narcotics, recovering over 367 kg of heroin, alongside 10 kg of RDX, 12 grenades, and 200 arms. Troops neutralized three Pakistani intruders and apprehended 18 Pakistani, four Nepali, and three Bangladeshi nationals, plus 251 Indian suspects including smugglers.[2]

These operations reflect a multi-pronged strategy targeting terrorism's support ecosystem, including overground workers, drug networks funding terror, and illegal arms smuggling. Properties linked to such activities are being attached under court orders, with 24/7 vigil maintained across borders and hinterlands.[4]

While regional border dynamics persist—such as Nepal-India pillar repairs and isolated Bangladesh complaints—BSF's proactive stance has prevented potential threats, safeguarding national security.[3][6]