193 newly-recruited sub-inspectors of the Border Security Force (BSF) took the oath to serve the nation in a passing out parade organised at Rani laxmibai Parade Ground at the BSF Training Centre and School, Meru, Hazaribagh, on Saturday. On this occasion, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and DG BSF Devendra Kumar Pathak were present as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour. The guests took the salute of the SIs in the passing out parade.
On this occasion chief guest CM Hemant Soren said that “It is due to you that we Indians sleep without fear because you remain on duty at the borders.” He said that the State Government is always ready to give all possible help to make this centre of excellence better and better.
Guest of Honor DG Devendra Kumar Pathak said that it is a great day for all of you as you have completed the strenuous training period of 48 weeks. He thanked the parents of all new members of BSF and said that from today your dreams are going to be true as your wards will start the proud duty of serving the nation.
Out of the 193 SIs, 51 were from Haryana, 43 from Rajasthan, 26 from UP, 13 from Uttaranchal, 12 from Himachal Pradesh, 10 from J&K, 8 from Manipur, 7 each from Delhi, Bihar, Punjab, 5 from MP, 2 each from TN, Gujarat, Maharastra and 1each from Kerela, AP, Meghalaya and WB.
Ishru was awarded as Overall Best Cadet and Best in Outdoor events. In indoor events Ashok Kumar, in drill Sunil Kumar, in sports Heny Thohahrii and in computer awareness Balbir Chand were declared best. They all were felicitated by CM Hemant Soren and DG DK Pathak.
The passing out parade was led by new recruit Sunil Kumar. The brass band party of BSF Meru under the leadership of their band master SB Gurung charmed the gathering with their performance. On this occasion officers of local administration, BSF administration, family members of new recruits and employees of BSF Meru were present in large numbers.