Bhilai, Jan 27: 70th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at frontier head quarters of Border Security Force situated at Bhilai. Chief Guest of the event was IG JB Sangwan. He unfurled the tricolor and took salute. In his address, Sangwan extended greetings to the personnel / officers deployed in Bhilai and Kanker. He extended greetings to the force personnel and officers on behalf of BSF DG Rajnikant Mishra. He said that BSF is posted in Chhattisgarh since 2009 for anti-naxal operations. Right from the day one, BSF succeeded in terrorizing the red rebels in Kanker district and making the locals feel safe. He said that each and every member of the force played appreciable role in making anti-naxal operations successful in Chhattisgarh.
He added that the jawans of BSF are performing their duties with dedication and commitment in the remote areas and tough terrain. Today, BSF has emerged as the friendliest force among the locals of Kanker. Senior officials and jawans of BSF were present on the occasion.