NEW DELHI:
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today asserted that India will never provoke conflict by being the first to open fire, but will never back off and give a befitting reply to shelling and gunfire from across the border.
Inaugurating the Border Security Force Golden Jubilee Seminar on ”Border Management in India Challenges and Options” here, the Home Minister said secured borders are integral to the country’s development and BSF was doing a wonderful job not only in guarding the land borders, but also taking care of the riverine and coastal borders along Bangladesh and Gujarat.
Mr Singh said the Government had sanctioned six Floating Border Out-Posts (BOPs) for Bangladesh border and three for Gujarat.
Assuring the BSF of the Government’s commitment to provide force with the latest weaponry and equipment, the Minister lauded the BSF for undertaking welfare activities and developmental works for the people residing in the vicinity of borders.
The day-long seminar is being organised by BSF as part of the series of events to celebrate its Golden Jubilee year. The seminar will focus on border management with Pakistan and Bangladesh border. (AGENCIES)
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