Gurdaspur: Along with border security, BSF also does social service
Gurdaspur: Fuerza de Security Frontier, Frontera de Punjab is responsible for the security of the 553 km long diverse, difficult and challenging international border between India-Pakistan and Punjab. Facing innumerable challenges including vagaries of time and hoards of contraband, the brave and ever-vigilant BSF jawans guard the borders 24 hours a day with unwavering dedication. D.I.G. BSF Shashank Anand said in a press conference that during the year 2023, BSF troops on the Punjab border have displayed a very high level of alertness, professional acumen and vigilance. BSF successfully detected and shot down 107 drones and seized 442,395 kg heroin, 23 arms and 505 ammunition, killed 03 Pakistani infiltrators and detained 23 Pakistani nationals including 02 smugglers. , detained 95 suspected Indians including 14 Bangladeshi nationals and 35 smugglers. In different incidents. Although they were on alert, BSF soldiers also showed a humanitarian approach. BSF has handed over 12 Pakistani nationals, who had crossed the IB without any reason, to Pakistan Rangers. The DIG said that BSF is also committed to work closely with partner agencies and has conducted 99 security meetings with partner agencies. Apart from the above, during the unprecedented flood situation in the border districts of Punjab, i.e. Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Ferozepur, BSF carried out various rescue and relief operations and evacuated more than 10,000 villagers and families. Those who lived in areas affected by the floods of Ravi and Sutlej rivers on the border and evacuated them to more safe areas. The Punjab government appreciated this initiative. And people of border villages. ‘The Border Security Force (BSF), as the border surveillance force, not only monitors the population in the border areas but also guarantees their well-being through various programs of civic action. These programs include free medical camps, training for skill development, organization of training for CAPF recruits/exercises, sports tournaments and cultural activities. Apart from this, BSF makes concerted efforts to help the needy residents in the border areas.’DIG Anand says:’To create awareness against drug menace among the youth and the local population of the border areas, demonstrations are organized. Has been done Cyclists, awareness campaigns and padyatras have been organized by BSF with active participation of local youth, which has been appreciated by people from all sections of the society.
