BSF IG DK Boora Assures Safe Borders on 78th Independence Day, Tributes Paid to Capt Deepak Singh
Inspector General DK Boora of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu assured the countrymen that the borders are safe as he greeted them on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. Speaking on the security arrangements along the international border, IG Boora said, “We have manned all borders and we will ensure that the nation continues to celebrate all our Independence Days with equal zeal. BSF will stand guard and ensure no infiltration takes place.”
He added, “On behalf of the BSF, I would like to assure all the countrymen that our borders are safe. I wish the countrymen a happy 78th Independence Day. I hope our National flag will keep flying high. We will not leave our posts at the border no matter what.”
In recent months, Jammu has seen an increase in terror attacks, including an assault on an army convoy in Kathua and skirmishes in Doda and Udhampur.
Meanwhile, a wreath-laying ceremony was held in Jammu on August 15 to pay tribute to Captain Deepak Singh of the Indian Army, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, GOC White Knight Corps, laid a wreath to pay homage to Capt Deepak Singh who made the supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain, present on the occasion, also paid their respects and tribute to the soldier.
Capt Deepak Singh was killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Wednesday. On Thursday, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, and all ranks of the Indian Army saluted the supreme sacrifice of Capt Deepak Singh, who laid down his life in the line of duty in J&K and expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
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BSF -: BSF stands for Border Security Force. It is a paramilitary force in India that guards the country’s borders.
IG -: IG stands for Inspector General. It is a high-ranking officer in the police or paramilitary forces.
DK Boora -: DK Boora is the name of the Inspector General of the Border Security Force in Jammu.
78th Independence Day -: India’s Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th every year. The 78th Independence Day means it has been 78 years since India became independent in 1947.
infiltration -: Infiltration means entering a place secretly, especially to cause trouble. Here, it refers to people trying to cross the border illegally.
wreath-laying ceremony -: A wreath-laying ceremony is an event where people place a circle of flowers to honor someone who has died, especially soldiers.
Capt Deepak Singh -: Capt Deepak Singh was a soldier who died while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and also for being a sensitive area due to conflicts.
Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva -: Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Army.
Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar -: Ramesh Kumar is an important government official who oversees the administration of a division, which is a part of a state in India.