Infiltration attempts with Pakistan Army, ISI help being observed: BSF
What's the story
Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir Frontier chief Ashok Yadav has said that infiltration attempts along the border this year have declined, but the threat continues. "Attempts to infiltrate by terrorists (from across the border) have been observed. There is observation of recee of forward locations by terrorists with the help of the Pak Army or ISI," he said at a media briefing.
Op
8 infiltrators killed
So far, the BSF has successfully foiled four infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir this year, he said. Yadav added that out of 13 infiltrators, eight were neutralized by the Indian Army while five others were pushed back. "Operation Sindoor" will continue if there are any misadventures from Pakistan, he added. "We are fully prepared to give a befitting response to any attempt from across the border," he said.
Operation details
Operation Sindoor: A strong response to infiltration attempts
Yadav highlighted the success of "Operation Sindoor," which was launched in May 2025. The operation involved BSF and Indian Army units carrying out fire assaults on Pakistani posts and terrorist launching pads along the LoC. He said, "The most remarkable accomplishment during 2025-26 has been Operation Sindoor." He said following the damage caused, "We have information that some of the launching pads have been moved from forward areas to different locations so that they are not in India's firing range."
Coordination efforts
BSF and Army coordination key to foiling infiltration attempts
Yadav credited close coordination between the BSF and Army, along with a strong intelligence network, for timely action against these threats. "Across the border, there are still around 69 active launching pads along the LoC," he said, adding that around 100-120 terrorists are waiting to infiltrate into India. On 'White -collar terrorism' Yadav said, "The challenge is big, and we have to identify the elements which are being recruited silently. All agencies have to work together on this."
Security measures
BSF's role in monitoring radicalization hotspots
Yadav also informed that the BSF has 13 companies deployed in the hinterland to support J&K Police in counter-terror operations and monitor radicalization hotspots. On drone activity, he said drones have been observed across the LoC mainly for surveillance purposes. The Kashmir Frontier of the BSF secures 343km of the LoC and works closely with Army, J&K Police, other security agencies and local communities.