Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday greeted the Border Security force (BSF) personnel on their 57th raising day.
Taking to the tweeter, Mr Dhankhar said, “On the occasion of 57th #BSFRaisingDay, I extend my salutations to all the brave BSF personnel and families of @BSF_India for their valorous contribution to the National Security and life-saving efforts during disasters. They motivate all –Always Keep
Nation First.”
The Border Security Force (BSF) today observed its 57th Raising Day. The BSF was established as a unified Central agency on December 1, 1965, after the wars with Pakistan and China in 1965 and 1962 respectively.
Termed as the country’s first line of defence, the aim behind the formation of BSF was to ensurethe security of the country’s borders.