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Jammu, Mar 19: Stating that drone threats is the biggest challenge in the present scenario, Director general BSF, Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday said that anti-drone systems are being installed at the International Border.
“BSF troops are competent enough to tackle any nefarious designs by anti-national elements,” said Singh while interacting with media during his visit to Octroi Post in Suchetgarh Sector here. He said, “drone threats are the biggest challenge in the present scenario and BSF has been handling this challenge very effectively and anti drone systems are being installed at the International Border.”
Surjit Singh Sekhon DIG, BSF Jammu briefed DG BSF about complexities of management of border area under prevailing current security scenario and also informed the DG about recent threats being faced by the BSF on Jammu IB. Accompanied by DK Boora, IG BSF, Jammu Frontier and other officers, the BSF Chief also witnessed the display of Retreat Ceremony.
The trained BSF men and women showed splendid parade and BSF Band spellbound the spectators by playing patriotic tunes. DG BSF interacted with troops and applauded them for their commitment towards the safeguarding of International Borders and for their professionalism. He also applauded troops for their dedication and continuous efforts of making this Retreat Ceremony fascinating.
During the visit, DG BSF also attended a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Raj Bhawan over security related issues. DG BSF assured that BSF is fully equipped to deal with any type of threat and defeat the nefarious designs of anti-national elements and also attended CRPF’s 83rd Raising Day programme. A colourful cultural programme was also presented by the Harman Dance Institute, R S Pura at BOP Octroi before the audience of the Retreat Ceremony at Suchetgarh. UNI
