Government Moves 2,000 BSF Troops to Jammu and Kashmir After Terror Attacks

New Delhi, India – In a swift response to recent terror attacks, the government has ordered the relocation of over 2,000 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Odisha to the volatile Jammu and Kashmir region along the India-Pakistan border. This strategic move aims to bolster security and counter the escalating threats in the Union Territory.

Amid rising concerns over security breaches, the government has taken decisive action by directing the immediate movement of two BSF battalions, totaling more than 2,000 troops, from Odisha to Jammu. The order was received by the force earlier this week from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

This decision follows a series of recent terror attacks in the Jammu region that have heightened security concerns. The two battalions extracted from Odisha were previously engaged in anti-Naxal operations and will now fortify the defenses in the terror-stricken Jammu region.

Official sources confirmed that the redeployment aims to enhance the security apparatus and curb the menace of terrorism threatening Jammu and Kashmir. By reallocating these forces, the government intends to provide a robust security presence and mitigate the risks posed by persistent terror activities.

The Centre’s move comes days after Director General of the BSF Nitin Agrawal reviewed the operational readiness of the troops deployed at the Jammu International Border. Agrawal, who was on a two-day visit to the border guarding force’s Jammu frontier, engaged in detailed discussions with unit commandants, focusing on various operational aspects and the preparedness of the forces.

This review was part of an ongoing effort to ensure the security and efficiency of the BSF in maintaining border integrity and responding to potential threats. The BSF chief’s visit was scheduled a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the functioning of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) of the Intelligence Bureau.

Shah chaired a high-level meeting with heads of various security and law enforcement agencies, including the BSF, to review the overall internal security situation and the fight against terrorism. He emphasized the need for greater synergy between all agencies to dismantle terror networks and their supporting ecosystems.

The meeting was held in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, which led to the deaths of several Indian Army personnel and innocent people, raising questions about the nation’s security.