BSF Launches ‘Operation Alert’ Along Rajasthan Border from 11 to 17 August 2025.

National

Between 11 and 17 August 2025, the Border Security Force (BSF) executed ‘Operation Alert’ along the Rajasthan–Pakistan border as part of heightened security efforts ahead of India’s Independence Day. The operation focused on thwarting infiltration, smuggling, and other cross-border threats.


      - BSF formally commenced Operation Alert on 11 August 2025, with plans to sustain it until midnight of 17 August. The initiative reflects pre-Independence Day security vigilance aimed at ensuring border stability and deterrence of cross-border threats.

      - A key aspect of the operation was a thorough review and rehearsal of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drills, as reported by BSF DIG (Sector South) MK Negi.. This involved evaluating real-time intelligence inputs and ramping up preparedness across postings.

     

Main Point :-   (i) BSF significantly enhanced its foot and camel patrolling, set up additional security checkpoints, and maintained 24×7 surveillance. Extra troops were deployed to sensitive sectors to ensure persistent border monitoring and deterrence.

      (ii) The overarching aim of Operation Alert was to prevent any cross-border disturbances or illegal activities during the Independence Day period. By fortifying security, the BSF intended to ensure that patriotic sentiments remained uninterrupted and robust along the border.

(iii) While emphasis remained on traditional patrolling methods, BSF also incorporated advanced technologies—such as enhanced monitoring gadgets—to gather and act on intelligence effectively. This blend of tech-backed surveillance and conventional field tactics helped reinforce border resilience during the sensitive period.

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