Border outposts being renamed after BSF martyrs, says DG
The border outposts along the zero line are being renamed after BSF men who sacrificed their lives during the India-Pakistan wars and other insurgency operations. This was stated by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary who was here in connection with Raja Mohttam Day celebrations.
Addressing the media, Chaudhary said he was pleased to visit the Hussainiwala joint check post. Efforts would be made to transform this place into a tourism hub. He paid floral tribute to martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and BK Dutt at the National Martyrs Memorial.
“The names of seven BOPs have been changed so far,” said the DG. The BSF jawans performed their duties in the spirit of force’s motto “Duty unto Death”, he added.
The seven BSF outposts that have been renamed till now are: Channan (earlier name Chaura FWD-II), Karnail (Sheela), Gurnam (Karma), Dalbir (Fwd Kakkar), Hardev (New Sundargarh), Hardeep (T-Bund) and Prahlad (MP Fwd).
The DG also inaugurated the “BSF Mahila Prahari Accommodation” at the Raja Mohttam BOP to cater to the logistic needs of women volunteers. He lauded the brave women who joined the border force to serve the nation. He said the BSF was working on creating advanced and well-equipped accommodation facilities for Mahila Praharis at various BOPs along the border.
The DG also honoured family members of martyrs and assured them of all support. The BSF unveiled documentary “Raja Mohttam: The Untold Saga of BSF Bravery”, to mark the occasion.
Sub Inspector (Retd) Raghuvir Singh, a veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, shared his experiences with BSF personnel and the youth residing in nearby border villages who were invited to the event.
