Subhashis Mittra

The valour and unwavering spirit of the Border Security Force (BSF) in protecting the nation’s boundaries is a testament to their dedication. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made this encouraging remark on the Raising Day of the border guarding force in December. “On BSF’s Raising Day, we laud this excellent force, which has made a mark as a guardian of our frontiers. I would also like to appreciate the role of BSF during rescue and relief work in the wake of natural disasters,” the Prime Minister added.

Speaking on the occasion in Hazaribag (Jharkhand) on December 1, Union home minister Amit Shah claimed that India’s two major borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh will be completely secured in the next two years, with work underway to completely plug gaps in about a 60 kilometre stretch along these two fronts.

The home minister, who took the salute at the ceremonial parade, said the Narendra Modi government has fenced and plugged gaps in about 560 kilometres of the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders in the last n