Frontier BSF Odisha IG Dhaneshwar Kr Sharma, along with DIG, Sector Koraput BSF Madan Lal and Commandant 155 Bn BSF Antaryami Kumar visited COB Porhapadar, in Narayanapatna Block of Koraput district.
The IG took stock of the prevailing Left Wing Extreme situation and response of security forces to the menace. The main focus was on the strategic and tactical deployment of the forces in the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh bordering areas and development in far flung areas.
Further, under august presence of Inspector General, a Civic Action Programme, Health Camp and Dog Show were organized by 155 Bn in BSF Camp at Porhapadar where villagers of Majhiamba, Borigunda, Bachanaput and Porhapadar were distributed clothing items, stationeries and utensil items. About 250 villagers and students underwent health checkup. The programme was organised in keeping with an aim to connect with the marginalized section of society.
Sharma stated , “Our endeavour here in LWE affected area is to bring the misguided youths back in mainstream of society."
He also stated that local youths who have completed their education of desirable level will be provided with proper guidance about their career in BSF and other Central forces.
Sharma also said BSF offensive against the LWE outfits would be intensified and simultaneously in addition to the operational activities to check Naxal/anti-social activities, BSF will keep conducting welfare activities. During the event a cultural programme “Folk Koi Dance” was organised by school girls to display local culture and traditions.