At present the jawans of Border security Force are covering 6386.36 kilometers of National and International border. We are also covering 772 kilometers of Line of Control (LOC) of the country. We have seized huge quantities of Narcotics, arms and ammunition on the border. We are also contributing to the internal security of the country.
This was stated by the Director General of BSF, Nitin Agarwal in a press conference, which was organized in the administrative block of the BSF Meru camp here on Thursday.
He further said that we have seized 1000 kilogram heroin, 23600 kilograms of narcotics, fake currency amounting to Rs 2,84,8,000, 82 weapons, 1234 ammunition, 163 kilogram gold on the eastern border. We have also arrested 3608 persons who were trying to cross the bordering areas.
The DG further said that the BSF is also contributing to stop naxal activities in the country. At present 8 Bn each are deputed in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. We have neutralized19 Naxals and seized 40 explosive devices and 34 arms and ammunition.
Agarwal said that BSF is also running a civil action programme. 140 jawans including 10 women are active in the United Nation. We have constructed 600 residential houses and an astro-turf ground in Jalandhar, Punjab.
He said that our jawans are also doing well in sports. Three jawans have been selected for the 2024 games. They will represent India. He said that we have planted 35,58,000 saplings all over the country in different frontiers and training centres. We are also running 81 schools in the different centres.
The DG said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will grace the Foundation Day Parade function as chief guest on Friday.
In the press conference ADG Ravi Gandhi, Poonam Sharma, IG Meru center KS Balyan and top officials of different frontiers of the BSF were present.