Improved Security Measures by BSF in Jammu and Kashmir
Following the severe damage caused by incessant rain and floods to the Border Security Force (BSF) infrastructure along the 200-km International Border with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir, significant improvements have been made to enhance security and resilience.
Response to Flood Damage
- Overview of Damage: Floods in August 2025 severely affected the BSF posts and barbed wire fence as rivers flowing from India to Pakistan were in spate.
- History of Flood Impact: The BSF has faced similar flood situations in 1988 and 2014, leading to the development of strategies to handle such events.
Enhanced Security Infrastructure
- Increased Resilience: The BSF has strengthened its security infrastructure, becoming two to three times better positioned compared to the pre-August 2025 arrangement.
- Improvements Made:
- Raised the height of the barbed wire fences.
- Augmented the electric current in the fences for continuous protection.
- Increased the number of surveillance centres to better monitor border activities.
- Reconstructed damaged control rooms to enhance monitoring capabilities.
Collaborative Efforts
- Support Received: Cooperation from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the J&K Government, and sister organizations played a crucial role in the restoration process.
Current Situation
- Border Activity: Currently, there is no alarming activity along the International Border in the Jammu frontier.
- Community Support: The BSF is actively supporting local farmers in their agricultural activities, such as sowing wheat crops, while monitoring similar activities on the Pakistani side.