Assam: Amit Shah attends Sashastra Seema Bal’s 60th Raising Day in Tezpur

Tezpur: SSB, the guardian of Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan border, organized a spectacular parade at Recruit Training Center Salonibari, Tezpur on the occasion of diamond jubilee celebration. Sashastra Seema Bal organized its 60th Raising Day Parade with enthusiasm and gaiety at the Recruit Training Centre, Tezpur Salonibari in Sonitpur district. Amit Shah, Minister of Home and Cooperation chief guest, took the  salute of the parade. On this occasion Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Home Secreatry of India, various officials of central and state government, retired and serving officers of SSB graced the occasion with their families. During the parade, 06 contingents representing 06 Frontiers of Sashastra Seema Bal along with Mahila contingent, Special Ops Contingent and Dog Squad marched past saluting stage showcasing the bravery, pride and commitment towards the duties of safeguarding IndoNepal and Indo-Bhutan border.

Earlier, Amit Shah paid floral tributes to the martyrs of SSB who made supreme sacrifice in the service of the Nation at Martyr Memorial, Training Centre, Salonibari. Summarizing the historical aspects of the force in his address, Anish Dayal Singh, Director General described the journey of Sashastra Seema Bal to 60 glorious years. Presently, Sashastra Seema Bal has 73 battalions whereby more than 91 thousand brave soldiers are serving with dedication and nationalism towards the service of the nation.

Sashastra Seema Bal is playing an important role in protecting Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders as well as preventing Naxalism and terrorism in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Male and female personnel of the force have been deployed in all types of extremist areas and other challenging geographical areas of the country. He explained how the force has established itself as a multi-dimensional force by efficiently discharging its various responsibilities.

Welcoming the chief guest Amit Shah, special guests, dignitaries, force personnel and their families, Director General, SSB made special mention of the steps taken to prevent border crimes along the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders. He congratulated the personnel for the operational achievements in the field of seizures and arrests and also praised the commendable work being done by the force in the field of human trafficking and citizen welfare programmes being carried out for the development of border areas and upliftment of border residents.

Amit Shah presented the awards to the recipients of 2 President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service, 11 Police Medals for Meritorious Service and presented trophies to SSB Battalions for outstanding performance in the field of their duties.

During his address, Amit Shah appreciated the spectacular performance of the parade and the decision to organize the programme at Recruit Training Centre, Salonibari. Speaking about the glorious history of SSB, Amit Shah also appreciated the role of SSB in guarding the India-Nepal and India-Bhutan borders as well as duties performed in other important areas.

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