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BORDER SECURITY FORCE

The Border Security Force, which is responsible for guarding the Indo-Bangladesh border is on High Alert mode after the unfolding of events in Bangladesh.

A NEW CHIEF:

Daljit Singh Chaudhary is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Police Service, Uttar Pradesh cadre & Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) took over the additional charge of Director General Border Security Force just a few days before this menace

ABOUT BORDER SECURITY FORCE

HISTORY:

Till 1965 India’s borders with Pakistan were manned by the State Armed Police Battalion. Pakistan attacked Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet on 9 April, 1965 in Kutch. This exposed the inadequacy of the State Armed Police to cope with armed aggression due to which the Government of India felt the need for a specialized centrally controlled BSF, which would be armed and trained to man the International Border with Pakistan.

As a result of the recommendations of the Committee of Secretaries, the Border Security Force came into existence on 01 Dec 1965, and Shri K F Rustamji was the first chief and founding father of BSF.

TASKS OF BSF:

The tasks of the BSF are divided as follows:

Peace time:

  • Promote a sense of security among the people living in the border areas.
  • Prevent trans-border crimes, unauthorized entry into or exit from the territory of India.
  • Prevent smuggling and any other illegal activity.
  • Guarding the Indo-Pak & India-Bangladesh borders during peacetime.

During War:

  • Holding ground in less threatened sectors.
  • Protection of vital installations.
  • Limited aggressive action against para military or irregular army of the Enemy.
  • Performing special tasks connected with intelligence including raids.
  • Acting as guides in local areas where routes are known.
  • Assistance in control of refugees.
  • Anti-infiltration duties in specified areas.

 

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