BSF To Set Up 9 Tactical Headquarters In Jammu & Punjab To Counter Threat From Drones | Exclusive

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Apoorva Misra

Last Updated:February 24, 2025, 10:43 IST

Since units in Punjab and Jammu are highly vulnerable, these new headquarters will enable the force to respond effectively to drone attacks or other hostile activities

The BSF headquarters will help in 24/7 monitoring of critical areas and will ensure faster deployment of forces in case of emergencies. (PTI)

The Border Security Force (BSF) will set up new Tactical Headquarters (TAC HQs) in Punjab and Jammu to control the drone menace and intrusions from Pakistan into Indian territory. The force will establish nine such TAC Headquarters in sensitive or strategically important areas, usually near the border, to enhance command and control over field units.

According to an official communication reviewed by News18, five TAC HQs will be set up along the Punjab border as units there are most vulnerable to drone intrusions and infiltration, while four will be established in Jammu to improve operational control and ensure better coordination between battalions deployed in the sector. This will be done with immediate effect.

“These nine TAC Headquarters will facilitate rapid decision-making, ensuring quick responses to border incidents, infiltration attempts, or enemy actions. The locations have been strategically identified to support counter-infiltration, anti-smuggling, and border-patrolling operations," a senior BSF official told News18.

These headquarters will be controlled by a senior officer under the direct supervision of IG and ADG-level officers.

Since units in Punjab and Jammu are highly vulnerable, these new headquarters will enable the force to respond effectively to drone attacks or other hostile activities. Officials, however, noted that without counter-drone technology, TAC HQs alone cannot fully manage the situation.

“Counter-drone technology is essential to tackle drone threats; otherwise, senior officers will struggle to control the situation. It is expected that the technology will be deployed soon," a senior official told News18.

Drones are frequently used for smuggling arms, narcotics, and counterfeit currency across the border. Pakistan-based elements use drones for spying and dropping arms, ammunition and drugs. Terrorists and smugglers attempt to cross the border at vulnerable points, especially in Punjab and Jammu sectors. This is why BSF needs quick-response units to intercept and neutralise threats.

These headquarters will also help in 24/7 monitoring of critical areas and will ensure faster deployment of forces in case of emergencies.

BSF has recently analysed that Pakistan’s Lahore, along with Narowal, serves as a launchpad for drones entering India with loads of drugs, arms, and ammunition. According to sources, BSF drone forensic labs have found that 184 drones—the highest number—originated from Lahore. The city is approximately 33 kilometres away by road but much closer via the air route from the India-Pakistan border. Narowal has recorded 42 drones launched from the city, which is around 100 kilometres from Lahore. Other origins include Okara, Bahawalnagar, and Toba Tek Singh in Pakistan.