Ferozepur March 19, 2018: On 19 March 2018, Border Security Force troops successfully seized 05 Packets (@ 500 Gms per Packet, Total Weight approx. 2.5 Kgs) of contraband suspected to be heroin in the area of responsibility of Border Out Post Fwd Kakkar, Ex-17 Bn BSF, Sector Amritsar.
Keeping in view the vulnerability of Border, grown wheat crops and heightened activities of smugglers/ Anti-National Elements on border, Inspector General BSF Punjab Frontier has issued operational guidelines to all the Sectors under Punjab Frontier for further strengthening the border domination so as to effectively check the activities of Anti - National Elements on Punjab border with Pakistan. Accordingly, Deputy Inspector General, Sector BSF Amritsar directed Field Commanders to maintain extra vigil on the border to thwart the attempts of Anti National Elements. Tactical Operations are being mounted to foil the attempts of the smugglers/ Anti-National Elements.
On 19 March 2018, based on specific information, a special search operation was carried out by Border Security Force troops in the area of responsibility of Border Out Post Fwd Kakkar, Ex- 17 Bn BSF, Sector Amritsar. During the search at about 1620 hrs, Border Security Force troops recovered 05 Packets (@ 500 Gms per Packet, Total Weight approx. 2.5 Kgs) of contraband suspected to be heroin which was buried in soil between International Boundary and Border Security Fence.
Vigilant troops of BSF once again thwarted the attempt of Anti-National Elements to push the consignment of Arms/Amn into India. During the year 2018, BSF has affected under mentioned seizures on Punjab Border:- Heroin : 94.660 Kgs (including today’s seizure of 2.5 Kgs) Opium : 290 Gms Indian border crosser apprehended : 19 Indian smugglers apprehended : 04 PAK SIM Cards : 12 Nos. Pak intruder interdicted 03 Pak smuggler apprehended : 01 Weapons (Different Types) : 11 Magazine : 17 Ammunition (Various Calibers) : 337 Pak Mobile : 03 Hand Grenade : 06 Nos Pak Currency : Rs.2080/-