LG attends 64th ITBP Raising Day celebrations at Udhampur

Jammu, Nov 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday attended the 64th Raising Day celebrations of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at 15th Battalion, ITBP Udhampur.

He interacted with the ITBP personnel and extended his greetings on the occasion.

The event was graced by Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs.

Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command; Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Praveen Kumar, Director General, ITBP; Mukesh Singh, Additional Director General, ITBP, and other senior officials attended the Raising Day celebrations.

In his address, the Union Minister extended greetings to all ITBP personnel and commended their exemplary service under extreme Himalayan conditions, highlighting their devotion, dedication, and professionalism in safeguarding the nation.

The DG ITBP highlighted the force’s significant achievements and emphasised the ITBP’s contribution in high-altitude border security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, internal security, naxal operations and mountaineering excellence and rescue operations.

The parade featured participation from all major contingents of the force, including women’s contingent, Ski team, mounted column, commandos, paratroopers, dog squad and brass band.

Thrilling demonstrations added to the spectacle, including C-SAC drills by women Himveers, an integrated drone display, and a martial arts performance.

A total of five personnel received the President’s Police Medal for distinguished service, while 24 officers and personnel were awarded the Police Medal for meritorious service this year, an ITBP official said.

He added that the best unit awards for the year were presented to 43 Battalion (Best Border Battalion), 52 Battalion (Best Non-Border Battalion), 27 Battalion (Best Anti-Naxal Operation Unit), 18 Battalion (Best Clean Battalion), 25 Battalion (Best Green Battalion), and 13 Battalion (Winner, Rajbhasha Chalshield Trophy-2024).