Shillong, Nov 11: To mark the 75th Anniversary of Independence, the Border Security Force is organising a “Cycle Rally” which was flagged off from ICP Akhaura, Tripura and entered Meghalaya on 11 Nov 2022. The rally comprises 19 cyclists and will cover distance of 2200 km from Tripura to South Bengal.
Mr. Sandeep Rawat, DIG, Sector Jowai along with other officials welcomed the rally by garlanding all the cyclists on entering area of Meghalaya Frontier and a band show was organized on their arrival. A cultural programme was also organized by students of Holy Cross School, Umkiang which was enjoyed by cyclists and border population of the area.
The rally throughout its journey will convey the message to create a sense of security among border population, and spread awareness about stopping trans-border crimes, ill effects of drugs use and to motivate the youths to join Border Security Force, India’s first line of defense.
The Rally has covered 420 km distance so far, it will cover almost 245 km distance in Meghalaya ,promoting awareness on National integration and will spread the message of patriotism and fraternity among all Indians.
