Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 15: DG BSF Praveen Kumar, visited forward areas along the International Border in the Jammu region to review overall security arrangements, counter-infiltration grid and operational preparedness
He reached here yesterday on two-day visit to the region which has long international boundary with Pakistan spread over three districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua.
Kumar inaugurated 20 newly constructed Mahila Barracks at various Border Out Posts (BOPs), aimed at providing improved accommodation and welfare facilities for women personnel deployed along the border.
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Inspector General, BSF, Jammu Frontiers, Shashank Anand, briefed the DG on the prevailing security scenario and operational preparedness along the border.
The DG BSF, accompanied by Additional Director General (Western Command) Satish Khandare and IG BSF Jammu, visited border areas in Samba and Kathua districts.
He was briefed by Field Commanders on the prevailing border situation, operational challenges and security measures in place.
The DG BSF reviewed border management and overall security arrangements along the International Border and lauded the commitment, operational excellence and resilience of BSF troops.
The DG also reviewed Smart Border Technology projects focused on strengthening surveillance, operational efficiency and overall border security along the International Border.
He addressed a Prahari Sammelan at the Frontier Headquarters in Jammu, praising the troops for their dedication to border duties and emphasizing the need to maintain effective border domination to thwart anti-national activities.
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