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Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R.P Kalita on Saturday said that peace is returning to the conflict-ridden Manipur but there cannot be set time frame for the restoration of normalcy in the north-eastern...

BSF killing in bangladesh border : Two Bangladeshis were shot dead by India's Border Security Force (BSF) for allegedly entering the neighbouring country's territory through the border in Darshana upazila of Chuadanga last night.

Krishnaganj (WB), Dec 17 (PTI) Two Bangladeshi smugglers were shot dead by the BSF in West Bengal's Nadia district, officials said on Sunday.

Two Bangladeshis were shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) for allegedly trespassing into the neighbouring country’s territory through the border in Darshana upazila of Chuadanga Saturday night.

Assam Rifles has 46 battalions and a sanctioned strength of more than 65,000 troops. Of these, 20 battalions are involved in guarding the India-Myanmar border and 26 battalions are involved in counter-insurgency roles, including two in Jammu and Kashmir.

BRIG AJIT Apte (Retd) was speaking during a special programme organised by the Army's Eastern Command in Kolkata on Friday that was attended by delegates from Bangladesh as part of Vijay Diwas celebrations.

On December 16, 1971, approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to the combined forces of the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini. Bangladesh came into existence as a result of this war.

"The availability of a large number of weapons with both communities, as also the instability in Myanmar across the border, has certain implications for the situation in Manipur," General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Army Command, Lt General Kalita said.

Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R.P Kalita on Saturday said that peace is returning to the conflict-ridden Manipur but there cannot be set time frame for the restoration of normalcy in north-eastern state.He said that efforts are on by the ...

On Vijay Diwas, commemorations across India honored the 1971 war victory. At the National War Memorial, top defense officials paid respects. In Jammu, Major Gen Gaurav Gautam honored fallen soldiers, praising their sacrifices. Lt Gen RP Kalita laid a wreath at Vijay Smarak in Kolkata. This day marks Pakistans surrender in 1971, a pivotal moment leading to Bangladeshs creation. Indias victory shattered Pakistans two-nation theory. Vijay Diwas stands as a tribute to Indias historic triumph, markin...