BSF’s cycle expedition team reaches Chandigarh

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 23

The Border Security Force’s “Infinity Ride—2020,” a cycle expedition traversing the nation from Srinagar to Kanyakumari, arrived here today. The expedition is a part of a national campaign to psychologically empower the BSF personnel disabled in the line of duty.

As many as 30 cyclists, supported by BSF riders and the Aditya Mehta Foundation, had commenced their 3,842-km journey from Srinagar on November 19 and are scheduled to reach the country’s southern tip on December 31.

Surendra Panwar, Additional Director-General, BSF, felicitated the team members for their determination and participation in the expedition. He said the BSF had 298 personnel with more than 40 per cent disability.

He added that the BSF was reckoned for its deft handling of sensitive and volatile borders as well as other security-related tasks and because of its professionalism and commitment, it is the most preferred and sought-after force by the Centre for handling internal security tasks and election duties in hyper-sensitive areas.