Jalandhar (The Stellar News): Border Security Force, Punjab Frontier is responsible to safeguard the 553 km long tough and challenging Indo-Pakistan International Border of Punjab. Despite many challenges including inclement weather conditions and smuggling, valiant BSF Jawans are guarding the borders round the clock with utmost dedication and unflinching spirit.During the year 2021, BSF troops of Punjab Frontier have maintained high level of alertness and vigil. Resultantly, BSF has successfully detected and captured 01 Pak Drone and seized 484.505 Kgs Heroin, 58 Weapons, 3322 Rounds, Killed 06 Pak Smugglers/Intruder, apprehended 16 Pak Nationals and 01 Bangladeshi National in different incidents. Displaying humanitarian approach BSF has handed over 14 Pak Nationals to Pakistan Rangers who had inadvertently crossed the IB.
BSF being a border guarding force also looks after the populace residing in bordering areas
and for their well-being, conducts various Civic Action Programs which includes Free Medical
Camps, Sports tournaments, Cultural activities and also efforts to help the needy people of
bordering area. In addition, campaign about awareness and preventive measures to stop spread of the corona virus and sanitization drives were also organized.
In true spirit of “JAI JAWAN JAI KISSAN” to assist the border farmers and for speedy
disposal of their problems, meetings with the farmers are being held by respective Company
Commanders, Commandants and DIGs during which their problems are solved on the spot. It is ensured that adequate publicity of these meetings is done so that maximum farmers are able to take part in these meetings.
During the current year, BSF celebrated ‘Aazadi Ka Amrit Mohtsav’, ‘International Yoga
Day’, ‘Children’s Day’, ‘Police Commemoration Day’, ‘Run for Unity’ and campaign of ‘Fit India
Run’ & ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan (Clean India Mission)’. Many initiatives were taken to improve basic infrastructure at grass root level to provide maximum facilities to Jawans in Punjab Frontier. In addition, keeping in view the welfare of Jawans and their family members, Family Welfare Centers are functional in each Unit where various Civil/Vocational courses are being run for families of BSF pers.
The Border Security Force, Punjab Frontier has been protecting the International Borders of
Punjab with full devotion and will continue its endeavor to safeguard the International Border ofPunjab with Pakistan by maintaining active communication and coordination with all the stake-holders.
