Participants during the Inter-Frontier Shooting Competition at Basic Training Centre in Bhanu, near Chandigarh, on Monday.
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 13
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force’s 35th inter-frontier shooting competition began at its Basic Training Centre (BTC) at Bhanu near here today. As many as 125 personnel are participating in the event.
The competition was inaugurated by Ishwar Singh Duhan, Inspector General, BTC. He said besides skill enhancement and furthering esprit de corps, the aim of the event was also to select shooters to represent the ITBP in the All-India Police Shooting Competition.
The participants are drawn from ITBP’s four frontiers and one training zone across the country. There are a total of 13 events, which include 5.56mm INSAS rifle, 9mm pistol and 9mm sub-machine gun.
13 events
There are a total of 13 events, which include 5.56mm INSAS rifle, 9mm pistol and 9mm sub-machine gun.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Air India Express cabin crew go on 'mass sick' leave, 80 flights cancelled
Sources said the senior employees, including the cabin crew,...
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine globally
According to media reports, the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker has ...
Canada's ex-minister rubbishes report claiming Trudeau was forced to accept meeting on Sikh activists to land in Punjab during 2018 trip
Reports say Capt Amarinder Singh had then handed Trudeau and...
3 Indians accused of Hardeep Nijjar's killing appear before Canadian court amid pro-Khalistani slogans
Nijjar was shot and killed after he stepped out of a gurdwar...
Jyoti Malhotra appointed first woman Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune Group
Ms Malhotra will assume charge on May 14
