Meghalaya Frontier HQ BSF celebrates 74th Independence Day

The Meghalaya Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated the country's 74nd Independence Day
Meghalaya Frontier HQ BSF celebrates 74th Independence Day

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated the country's 74nd Independence Day with 'Flag Hoisting' by Kuldeep Saini, Inspector General, at the Frontier Headquarters (Ftr HQ), BSF Meghalaya. Battalions and Sectors under the command of this Ftr also celebrated this auspicious day at their respective locations, keeping in mind of the novel corona virus pandemic and ensuring all the protocols.

During the celebrations, apart from Flag hoisting, the other programmes that were organized at various headquarters and the BOPs included bada khana and sweet distribution, various events such as route march, tree plantation, evacuation drill, border management drill and gifting sweets to counterparts (Border Guard Bangladesh or BGB). All these activities are held by maintaining proper social distancing, wearing mask, ensuring proper hygiene as per the COVID-19 protocols issued.

On the occasion, more than 300 BSF personnel who have recovered from COVID-19 infection have come forward to donate their plasma. In this regard, the BSF is in close coordination with NEIGHRIMS. Applauding their efforts, Inspector General BSF Meghalaya stated that "Every Blood Plasma donor is a life saver".

The BSF despite battling the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to ensure heightened security and vigil at the International border, has launched special operations alert for which manpower at all the BOPs has been augmented by sending additional troops from the Headquarters.

Police Medals for Meritorious Service: On the eve of Independence Day, four BSF personnel of Meghalaya Frontier were conferred the 'Police Medals for Meritorious Service'.

They are: Mohammed Ibrahim, Assistant Commandant , 43 BN BSF; Inspector Comn Narender Kumar, 11 BN BSF; Inspector GD Mukesh Kumar, 11 BN BSF; and CT/Cook B.C Kapali, SHQ BSF Jowai.

The 'Police Medal for Meritorious Service' is awarded to the Police personnel every year on the occasion of Independence and Republic Day in recognition of the meritorious record in Police service or in the Central Police/ Security Organization with at least 15 years of service.

DIG/PRO BSF Meghalaya, UK Nayal said that the BSF troops are guarding the border in spite of tough and treacherous terrain defying the weather conditions in remote areas of Meghalaya. He also wished the people of Meghalaya on this auspicious day and wished them good health and peace in the days to come, stated a press release.

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