Jammu, May 31 -- In response to Pakistan's attempts to infiltrate terrorists across the International Border, the Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a training program for Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in Jammu province's border areas, including Samba district. The three-day camps focus on weapon handling, tactical response, and situational awareness to prepare VDGs to counter terrorist threats. VDGs, civilian militias formed in the 1990s, are critical as a "second line of defense," leveraging local knowledge to detect and deter infiltrations, especially in remote areas of Poonch, Rajouri, Samba, Kathua, and Jammu.
Equipped with modern rifles and led by Special Police Officers, VDGs enhance security by relaying intelligence and holdi...