Kolkata, Dec 4 (PTI) Bhupender Singh has assumed charge as the inspector general of the South Bengal Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF), it said in a statement on Thursday.

Singh succeeded Anish Prasad, who has been posted to the force headquarters of the BSF in New Delhi.

Singh, who has an experience of 34 years, began his career as an assistant commandant.

"Bhupender Singh is a highly decorated officer who has held several key appointments during his career, including notable tenures with the UN Mission, NACP Okha, and on deputation with the SPG.

"He also had the distinction of commanding two BSF sectors at Amritsar and Gandhinagar. He is widely recognised for his exemplary leadership, professional competence, and significant contributions in the fields of internal security,

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