The Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated Diwali with its Seema Praharis deployed at various border locations along the India-Bangladesh International Border yesterday with traditional festivities, distribution of sweets and a message of unity and brotherhood. A BSF spokesman said that Princee Rani, Inspector General (IG) of the BSF’s Tripura Frontier, joined the celebrations with the border personnel at different locations.
The festivities featured the lighting of diyas, fireworks and distribution of sweets, spreading festive cheer and camaraderie among the troops guarding the country’s borders. During the celebrations, the IG appreciated the dedication, commitment and vigilance of the Seema Praharis in safeguarding the International Border and preventing trans-border crimes. She also acknowledged the sacrifices made by the personnel who remain away from their families during festivals and other important occasions to ensure the security of the nation.
All BSF Commandants distributed sweets to their respective Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) counterparts across all sectors as a gesture of goodwill and festive camaraderie on the occasion of Diwali.
Meanwhile, former Union Minister and BJP leader Pratima Bhowmik also celebrated the spirit of Diwali by exchanging festive greetings with BSF personnel and members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at the Akhaura Integrated Check Post in Agartala.
In a social media post, Bhowmik said that BSF personnel remain deployed round the year along the International Border to ensure the security of the country. She said, while people across the country celebrate the festival of lights with their families, BSF personnel deployed along the borders remain away from their loved ones to protect the nation.
