Any attempt of infiltration at LoC, IB will be dealt with firmly: IG BSF
Srinagar, Oct 19: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday said that any attempt of infiltration at Line of Control (LoC) and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir will be dealt with firmly.
Speaking to reporters in central Kashmir’s Budgam, Inspector General BSF Kashmir Frontier Ashok Yadav while praising the dedication of BSF troops on the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB), said forces are ready to deal with any attempt of infiltration firmly.
“Our troops on the LOC and IB work with determination, hard work and commitment. They ensure that any attempt at infiltration or any hostile activity is dealt with firmly. We also want to reassure the public that our jawans are vigilant in performing their duties and that the LOC is well-secured,” news agency KNC quoted him as saying.
Earlier the Border Security Force (BSF) organised a Diwali mela for families of troops deployed along the Line of Control (LOC) on Sunday, bringing together personnel of all ranks and their loved ones for a two-day celebration at the frontier headquarters in Budgam.
IG BSF Kashmir Frontier extended warm Diwali greetings and described the mela’s purpose and attractions. He said, “First of all, on behalf of the BSF Kashmir Frontier, I convey my heartfelt Diwali greetings to all countrymen. I hope this festival brings new light and happiness into your lives. As you know, festivals are best celebrated with family, and today our frontier headquarters, composite hospital and command sub-unit have together organised this Diwali mela. We have food stalls, games for children and many attractions. For two consecutive days our families will celebrate together here.”
The officer highlighted the event’s role in building camaraderie and teamwork across the force. He said, “Teamwork is critically important in the force. Functions like this bring personnel of different ranks together, strengthen team spirit and boost morale.”
Underlining the special significance for families of deployed soldiers, he added, “There are soldiers whose families are far away, and many families here have their loved ones deployed on the LOC. This is our way of celebrating Diwali with them.”
