Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attended Border Security Force's (BSF) 61st Raising Day event as the Chief Guest, held at the 176th Battalion campus in Haripar Bhuj. During his visit, HM Shah paid tribute to the jawans who laid down their lives in the line of duty, laying a wreath at the memorial for the jawans.

BSF is primarily tasked with the India-Pakistan border. Before the creation of the force, the border was banned by the State Armed Police Battalion. BSF was established in 1965 following the India-Pakistan war to enhance border security. Initially, BSF was raised with 25 Battalions and with the passage of time, was expanded as per the requirement of nation to fight against militancy in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, North east region etc.

At present BSF is holding 193 (includ

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