DG BSF visits Indo-Pak border in Jammu, reviews security

Tribune News Service

Jammu, June 1

BSF Director General SS Deswal during his two-day visit to Jammu reviewed the security situation on the International border with Pakistan.

He was accompanied by Additional DG (WC) S Panwar, IG BSF, Jammu Frontier, NS Jamwal, and other officers.

Jamwal briefed the DG about complexities of managing the Jammu border under the prevailing security scenario.

The DG visited the critical areas of the entire border stretch and held discussions with various sector/unit commanders and senior police officers on border domination and other security measures being adopted.

Deswal also reviewed the border domination plan.

The BSF field commanders apprised the DG about various ongoing construction works on the border and constraints being faced during their implementation. 

The DG interacted with the jawans and patiently attended to their issues. He stressed about the importance of physical fitness and exhorted the border troops to engage themselves in regular exercises and games.

Deswal also stressed upon the idea of cultivation of land ahead of fencing with the help of the BSF who can provide security to the farmers.

He also reviewed the prevailing Covid-19 situation and precautions being taken by the troops and advised them to indulge in physical activities and increased immunity to deal with the pandemic.