Dr Mahboob Alam rewarded officers and men of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police at their annual DG parade recently
The customary DG parade of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was recently organised before the 52nd raising day of the force. Dr Mahboob Alam, DG ITBP was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief guest took salute and inspected the ceremonial parade organised in Tigri Camp parade ground.
The director general ITBP honoured and rewarded the valiant officers and men who displayed exemplary courage, determination and ability to withstand harsh and extremely cold weather conditions during a border stand-off in Burtse area in ladakh early in April 2013. Jashpal Singh, DIG, Sanjeev Rolba, commandant, Ajay Kumar Singh, second in command and Markandey Tak, assistant commandant, Guljari lal, inspector, Subhash Chand, head constable, Anil Kumar Singh, head constable and Jitender Singh, constable were rewarded for their outstanding professional recitation and undaunted dedication to keep the borders of the our country safe and secure.
These ITBP personnel work at the altitude of more than 16000 ft where temperature falls to minus 45 degree Celsius. The level of atmospheric oxygen is extremely low and persistent high velocity chill wind is common. The border outposts are normally cut off for the most part of the year. In spite of all these challenges of nature and persistent life threatening conditions, these brave ITBP personnel keep an vigil eye on border, do continuous patrolling and protect the nation borders. Speaking on the occasion, Alam stressed that keeping in view the highest standard of training, specialisation in operating in rugged terrain, and extremely seasoned jungle warfare experts of ITBP, the MHA has assigned the task of nodal agency to the ITBP to impart the training of all CAPFs the anti naxal operation tactics. He said that the ITBP is up keeping its motto of ‘Shaurya, Dridhata and Karmnishtha’ by dedicatedly performing its duties in exemplary manner. He also said that the level of understanding and esprit de corps among ITBP ranks has been superb and there are no cases human rights violations against the force and this is why this force is considered as one of the best among all counterparts.
He stated that ITBP is in a process of restructuring and various measures are being taken for effective implementation of the same. land have been acquired in Kerala, Patna, Katihar, Alwar for establishing various offices and residential buildings of the force while various land acquiring process are in the last stage.
In an investiture ceremony held on this occasion of the force, Alam, DG conferred DG Commendation Roll and Insignia to the 84 Force Personnel. Sanjay Singh, commandant, SS Battalion have been awarded with Rajbhasha Shield for the second consecutive time for better implementation of Hindi instructions in his office among all battalions.