Today is a
very important day in the security of the Nation. Today is the formation day of Border Security
Force.
हम सीमा के
प्रहरी हैं हम सीना तान खड़े
हम भारत के
गौरव की बनके पहचान खड़े
भारत के हर
प्रान्त से आये बहादुरों का दल
हम हैं, सीमा
सुरक्षा बल हम हैं, सीमा सुरक्षा बल
“A force synonymous with fiery patriotism, the BSF has always upheld the honour of the nation and shielded the well-being of the citizens with Himalayan resolve and steely valour,” Mr Amit Shah wrote on social media platform X. The Home Minister greeted BSF personnel and their families on the occasion of the force’s raising day and stated that the undying flame of patriotism kept alight by the border guarding force with supreme sacrifice will continue to show the path to generations of Indians. “Salutations to the brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty,” Shah added.
The BSF was
officially established on December 1, 1965, and
now has grown with time, currently having 193 battalions and a strength of
around 2.7 lakh personnel. Before 1965,
India’s border security was managed by the State Armed Police Battalion.
However, this arrangement proved inadequate when Pakistan launched an attack on
Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet in Kutch on 9th April 1965. The attack
exposed the limitations of the state police in handling armed aggression,
highlighting the need for a centrally controlled, well-equipped and trained
force to guard India’s international borders.
The Great Nation, Maha Bharat - shares borders with several sovereign countries; it shares land borders with China, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Myanmar. Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Pakistan share both land borders as well as maritime borders, while Sri Lanka shares only a maritime border through Ram Setu. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia.
India's total land
border is 15,106.7 kilometers long and is shared with seven neighboring
countries. The longest land border is
with Bangladesh, followed by China and Pakistan. The Border Security Force
(BSF) is a central armed police force in India, under the Ministry of Home
Affairs. The BSF is the guardian of the
country’s border with Pakistan and Bangladesh, apart from other internal roles
in the country’s internal security. It
is empowered to arrest, search and seize under various laws including the Code
of Criminal Procedure of 1973, the Passports Act of 1967, the Passport (Entry
into India) Act of 1920 and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
of 1985.
BSF took to social media and stated, “On the 61st BSF Day, the Seema Prahari reaffirm their unwavering commitment to securing the borders of Bharat and strengthening the nation-building mission.”
Following the success of Operation Sindoor, the Border Security Force (BSF) is raising its first dedicated drone squadron to enhance surveillance and strike capabilities along the India–Pakistan border. The unit will operate from select Border Outposts (BoPs) and be directed by a central control room at the BSF’s Western Command in Chandigarh. Equipped with reconnaissance, surveillance, and attack UAVs, the squadron is a direct response to the surge in cross-border drone threats witnessed during and after Operation Sindoor.
The BSF's Eastern
Command on Monday said it apprehended 10,263 Bangladeshis over the past year
while they were attempting to infiltrate or exfiltrate through the border,
underscoring heightened vigilance along the sensitive Indo-Bangla frontier, a
paramilitary force said in a statement. The force said the scale of detentions
reflected intensified anti-infiltration measures, particularly during the
unrest in Bangladesh, when BSF troops "burnt their midnight oil" to
prevent illegal migrants from entering India.
BSF Camel Contingent is a specialised battalion-size Camelry Unit which has its roots in Bikaner Camel Corps. The primary purpose of this unit is to patrol the desert section of the border with Pakistan. This unit has a strength of 1,200 camels and 800 riders. However, with force modernisation pacing up, BSF has equipped its formation across the western border with All-Terrain Vehicles and other specialised apparatus.
The Hindi version at the start is the lyrics for the "BSF theme song": "Hum seema ke prahari hain, hum seena taan khade / Hum Bharat ke gaurav ki ban ke pehchaan khade / Bharat ke har praant se aaye bahaduron ka dal / Hum hain, Seema Suraksha Bal, hum hain, Seema Suraksha Bal". The lyrics in English are: "We are the sentinels of the border, we stand with our chests out / We stand as the identity of India's pride / It is the team of brave men from every state of India / We are the Border Security Force, we are the Border Security Force".
On BSF Raising Day, my greetings to all their personnel. BSF symbolises India’s unwavering resolve and utmost professionalism. Their sense of duty is exemplary. They serve in some of the most challenging terrains. Alongside their valour, their humanitarian spirit is also exceptional. My best wishes to the force in their pursuit of serving and protecting our nation, tweeted our Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji.
Jai Jawan,
Jai Hind, Jai Border Security Force
1/12/2025
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