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Floods submerge 87 BSF border outposts; fencing damaged along 110 km stretch

IndiaTimes Friday, 5 September 2025 ()
Flooding rivers along the Jammu and Punjab borders have submerged 87 BSF outposts and damaged 110 km of border fencing. Despite this, the BSF maintains heightened vigilance, employing drones, searchlights, and night vision devices to thwart infiltration attempts from Pakistan. Personnel are conducting river patrols and positioning themselves strategically to counter any crossings, while repairs to forward posts are underway.
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