58th BSF Raising Day Parade held in Amritsar

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NEW DELHI. Border Security Force, India's First Line of Defence, organized a Ceremonial Parade at Guru Nanak Dev University Stadium, Amritsar on the occasion of 58th Raising Day on December 4.

BSF, or Border Security Force, is the world's largest border guarding force deployed along 6386.36 km of International Border with Pakistan and Bangladesh. This was the first time that the Force held its Raising Day in this strategic border city. All the Officers and personnel renewed their commitment of Life Long Service to the nation. (जीवनपर्यन्त कर्त्तव्य) The Chief Guest was Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

During the parade, contingents from different frontiers of Border Security Force marched past the saluting base, showcasing the SeemaPraharis' valour, saga and commitment to the nation.. The parade comprised a march past of 12 foot contingents including a Mahila Prahari (women) contingent, decorated officers and troops, the famed Camel Contingent and Camel Band, mounted columns, Dog Squad and Communication contingent displaying the technological advances made by the force. Tableaux of TSU, CENWOSTO, ICT, Air Wing and BIAAT were on display. Women Camel riders took part for the first time.

The Minister and BSF Director General Pankaj Kumar Singh, IPS, paid homage to all the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation.