BSF Intensifies Border Security with 'Operation Sard Hawa' Ahead of Republic Day
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Operation Sard Hawa |
| Conducted by | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Location | India-Pakistan border at Jaisalmer |
| Duration | January 22 to January 29 |
| Purpose | Prevent infiltration attempts during dense winter fog |
| Key Measures | - Enhanced patrolling (foot, vehicles, camels) - Use of ultra-modern weapons and advanced technical instruments - Deployment of drones and night-vision equipment |
| Coordination | BSF intelligence wing collaborates with other intelligence agencies |
| Patrolling Methods | - Foot patrolling - Vehicle patrolling - Camel patrolling (for inaccessible areas) |
| Technologies Used | - Drones - Night-vision equipment - Advanced surveillance technologies |
| Key Objectives | - Strengthen security - Enhance soldier deployment - Improve surveillance and intelligence - Dominate the border during day and night |
| Related Operation | Operation Garam Hawa (conducted during summer months) |