Ferozepur

PM Narendra Modi Security Breach: Former Punjab DGP, Two IPS Officers To Face Major 'Disciplinary Proceedings'

The Supreme Court-appointed committee, which probed the security breach during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Punjab in January 2022, had indicted several state officers for lapses.

Mar 21, 2023, 06:25 AM IST

Bus strikes across Punjab today, passengers face inconvenience

The employees are protesting against the outsourcing of 28 posts of drivers, and their demands include the cancellation of recruitment through outsourcing.

Dec 17, 2022, 15:14 PM IST

Centre supports plea on breach in PM's security in SC, seeks NIA's involvement in 'unique case'

The law officer pointed out that one Pannu claiming to be the chairman of the banned terrorist organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) based in the US and the UK had already circulated a video much before the visit of the prime minister.

Jan 07, 2022, 21:23 PM IST

MHA formed 3-member panel reaches Ferozepur highway to probe PM Narendra Modi's security lapse

The three-member committee led by Sudhir Kumar Saxena, Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat and comprising of Balbir Singh, Joint Director, IB and S. Suresh, IG, SPG was formed by the MHA on Thursday.

Jan 07, 2022, 14:01 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Punjab today to lay foundation stone of various projects worth over Rs 42,750 crore

Around 10,000 security personnel have been deployed in the Ferozepur district ahead of the Prime Minister's visit.

Jan 05, 2022, 06:16 AM IST

BSF seizes weapons cache from international border outpost in Punjab

The BSF said that its personnel at the outpost on the India-Pakistan border seized three AK-47 rifles with six magazines and 91 Rounds, two M-16 rifles with four magazines and 57 Rounds and two pistols with four magazines and 20 Rounds.

Sep 12, 2020, 15:06 PM IST

Pakistan national apprehended by BSF along border in Punjab

A 30-year-old Pakistan national has been apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the international border in Punjab on Sunday, officials said.

Apr 26, 2020, 16:48 PM IST

BSF troops fire at Pakistan drone spotted twice near Punjab border

According to sources, the drone entered the Indian border at least twice on late Monday (January 13). 

Jan 14, 2020, 10:26 AM IST

BSF troops in Punjab spot multiple drones coming from Pakistan side

Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed in the Ferozepur Hussainwala sector in Punjab noticed movements of drones in the vicinity on Monday late night. According to BSF sources, its troops patrolling the area fired and destroyed at least three drones coming from the Pakistani side.

Oct 22, 2019, 14:06 PM IST

BSF spots Pakistan-origin drone in Punjab's Ferozepur

The officials are conducting an investigation to find out if Pakistan-based terror groups are using to send drugs or ammunition across the border. 

Oct 08, 2019, 13:39 PM IST

Akali top gun Sukhbir Singh Badal to battle it out with ex-colleague Sher Singh Ghubaya in Punjab's Ferozepur

Last month, however, Ghubaya joined the Congress and was subsequently given a ticket, a move that left many Congressmen fuming.

May 18, 2019, 12:56 PM IST

BSF recovers 17 kg heroin, pistol in Punjab's Ferozepur sector

BSF troopers had observed suspicious movement ahead of the border security fence early on Sunday. 

Dec 23, 2018, 18:41 PM IST

Married woman found dead at home in Ferozepur

A 26-year-old married woman was found dead at her residence in Basti Tankan Wali here, police said Wednesday.

Nov 29, 2018, 00:00 AM IST

Pakistani boat seized from Sutlej in Ferozepur

The BSF jawans deputed near the BoP noticed a suspicious object floating in the river in the early hours on Sunday.

Aug 31, 2018, 23:19 PM IST

Truck hits local train in Punjab, train driver killed

A train driver was killed when a truck rammed into a passenger train at an unmanned crossing in Punjab`s Ferozepur district on Sunday, officials said. No passenger was injured.

Oct 08, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

11 members of family killed in Punjab accident

In a freak accident, 11 members of a family were killed when a coal-laden truck overturned and fell on their vehicle in Punjab's Ferozepur district, 210 km from here, on Thursday evening.

Feb 16, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

BSF recovers 5 kg heroin in Punjab

The BSF has recovered five kg of heroin from the tyre of a bullock cart near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Ferozepur sector, an official said on Saturday.

Feb 11, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

4 arrested after Ferozepur shootout

Four gangsters were arrsted on Saturday after a shootout with a Punjab Police team in Ferozepur district, an officer said.

Feb 11, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

BSF kills intruder from Pakistan

When they were challenged, they fired at the BSF troopers. In the counter offensive, one intruder was killed while the others escaped.

Aug 01, 2016, 11:23 AM IST

Indian, Pakistani soldiers clashed during retreat ceremony on border in Punjab – video goes viral

Watch the video to know how the traditional ceremony involving Border Security Force jawans and Pakistan Rangers was interrupted by an unexpected fistfight.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:33 PM IST