Shillong, October 26: After Mr Ganga Prasad took oath of Office as Governor of Meghalaya Mr P K Dubey, Inspector General Border Security Force, Meghalaya called on the Governor and apprised security scenario of International Border of Meghalaya.
The Inspector General, BSF also briefed about the border domination and security situation at border in the advent of recent input on Rohingas influx in Bangladesh. The Hon’ble Govornor appreciated the duties performed and efforts by the BSF soldiers, without caring for their personal comfort inspite of hardships due to remoteness of the location, extreme climatic conditions and hostile geographical features like thick jungle, rivers, nullahs etc.
He complimented the Force as “India’s First Line of Defence” and playing a pivotal role, contributing immensely towards all facets of national security. Coined as “Bharat ke Veer”, it has glorious saga of valour, sacrifice, dedication and stood upto every challenge which country has faced after its raising.
The Governor of Meghalaya extended his best wishes to all BSF personnel and Bharat ke Veer and their families and complimented that the Force may continue to achieve excellence and safeguard the borders through its deeds of courage and valour and Governor will flag off the “Half Marathon – 2017” to pay homage to Martyrs of Meghalaya at BSF campus, Mawpat, Shillong on 28th Oct 2017 at about 0600 hrs.
