ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash EP-301 | Ghazi Baba Encounter, Drone Threats, Infiltration & Border Tensions | NN Dubey & SK Sood
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May 24, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, a brave former DG of the BSF and Kirti Chakra awardee, shares gripping details of his mission to capture terrorist Ghazi Baba in 2003. He and Sanjiv Krishan Sood, a veteran BSF leader with 38 years of service, delve into the complexities of border security, discussing the escalating drone threats and challenges in counter-terrorism efforts. They also reflect on the emotional toll of military operations and the mental resilience required to protect India's borders.
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Rising Drone Threats and Provocations
- Drone incursions have increased in the last 4-5 years, mainly by Pakistanis sending narcotics or arms.
- Drones act primarily for logistics or reconnaissance, provoking tension despite ceasefire agreements.
BSF's Wartime Role Integrated With Army
- In wartime, BSF operates under army command in integrated coordinated operations.
- During peacetime, BSF conducts border security and anti-infiltration independently but prepares for seamless wartime operational transition.
Dubey's Ghazi Baba Operation
- Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey led the operation to capture Ghazi Baba, involved in major terror attacks including the 2001 Indian Parliament attack.
- He was severely injured, with bullets still lodged in his body, proving his bravery during the encounter.