Our Correspondent
Hoshiarpur, July 14
The passing-out parade of 64 female recruits of Border Security Force (BSF) was held on Tuesday at Sub Training Centre (STC) BSF, Kharkan, around 15 kilometres from the district headquarters.
The recruits underwent grueling training for 44 weeks which covered various subjects, including field craft, weapons, tactics, map reading, intelligence, internal security duty, human rights and physical endurance training.
In the parade, the recruits took oath of allegiance to the Constitution and country. During the parade, the Covid-19 protocol was fully followed by the recruits and the personnel present.
IG BSF STC Jharkan Sanjeev Bhanot was the chief guest on the occasion. The chief guest was received by Cammandant, Sub-Training Centre BSF SS Mand and 2IC Training Ravi Bhushan.
The chief guest inspected the parade. The recruits who performed exceptionally well in various indoor and outdoor subjects were awarded medals. Commandant SS Mand congratulated the recruits on the successful completion of training and exhorted them to serve the country and perform their duties with dedication and commitment.
Addressing the parade, IG Sanjeev Bhanot lauded the remarkable contribution and achievements of BSF as the first Line of Defence of the country. He appreciated the diligent efforts put in by trainees and the team of instructors at STC BSF Punjab in shaping and molding the recruits into physically tough and mentally strong constables. He blessed the recruits with a bright future.
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