Border Security Force, BSF is celebrating its 57th Raising Day today. On the eve of the raising day yesterday, Director General of Border Security Force BSF Pankaj Kumar Singh said that strict border patrolling along with deployment of surveillance devices has drastically brought down cases of cattle smuggling between India and Bangladesh. Briefing media in New Delhi, Mr Singh said, only 18 thousand cattle were caught this year compared to nearly 1.7 lakh cattle per year two-three years ago. The BSF DG said, most of the area of Bangladesh border is fenced and around 10 to 12 per cent area is not fenced because of difficult terrain. He said, as far as Punjab and Jammu border is concerned, drone flights are a cause for concern. Mr Singh said, we have had at least 67 sightings this year itself. He said, by and large, these are coming down with drugs, mainly heroin and we have been able to shoot down drones twice. The DG BSF said, the force is installing anti-drone devices and already some devices are working. He said, BSF will install more such devices in the time to come.
Rejecting allegations that the notification of the Union Home Ministry interfered with local policing, Mr Singh said, BSF is not trying to act as a parallel police and the powers to investigate and file charge sheets continue to remain with the state.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Has greeted all Border Security Force BSF personnel on their 57th Raising Day. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said that BSF, displaying highest standards of professionalism, has been guarding vast stretches of our borders. The Vice President said the nation is proud of BSF’s indomitable spirit and devotion to duty. He conveyed his best wishes to BSF personnel and their families.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the Border Security Force BSF family on their Raising Day. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, BSF is widely respected for its courage and professionalism. He said, the force makes a significant contribution towards securing India and is also at the forefront of many humanitarian efforts in times of crisis and calamities.
Home Minister Amit Shah has conveyed best wishes to all BSF personnel and their families on the 57th Raising Day of Border Security Force. In a tweet, Mr Shah said, BSF is the country’s first line of defence and it is an excellent example of might, courage and dedication. He said, the whole country is proud of their valour and sacrifice to protect the motherland even in difficult circumstances.
