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Punjab govt moves SC challenging Centre’s decision to expand BSF’s territorial jurisdiction

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Punjab govt moves SC challenging Centre’s decision to expand BSF’s territorial jurisdiction

The Punjab government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Centre’s decision that expanded the BSF‘s jurisdiction to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50-km stretch from the international border in Assam, West Bengal and Punjab, as compared to the earlier 15 km. The state government, in its plea, has said the extension … Read more

Special session of Punjab Assembly on November 8 to discuss BSF jurisdiction issue

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Special session of Punjab Assembly on November 8 to discuss BSF jurisdiction issue

The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved summoning of the special session of the state assembly on November 8 to oppose the Centre’s notification extending the jurisdiction of the BSF from 15 km to 50 km along the International Border. A demand will also be made during the session to repeal the three farm laws. The … Read more