BSF Western Command celebrates 79th Independence Day with patriotic events
Border Security Force
, saluting the national flag at the headquarters of Special Director General, Border Security Force (Western Command) Chandigarh, under the leadership of HS Dhillon, IG, Headquarters, Special DG BSF (Western Command).
Firstly, the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the security of the nation were remembered. On this occasion, IG BSF (Western Command) recalled the unforgettable contribution of freedom fighters for the freedom of India and appealed to the troops to actively participate in the development of the country.
Thereafter, fruits and sweets were distributed to the soldiers undergoing treatment at BSF Western Command Hospital located at Lakhnaur Campus, and they were wished good health.
A Barakhana was also organised, where the IG BSF (WC) conveyed well wishes to all the border guards and their families.
As per the direction of Force Headquarters BSF, in order to commemorate Independence Day, various activities and programmes such as Tiranga rakhi to the soldiers, letter writing for the soldiers, Tiranga cycle and bike rally, Tiranga foot march, selfie with national flag, etc, were organised on a large scale under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan' at BSF HQ (Western Command) Chandigarh and all the frontiers under command, ie, Kashmir, Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
Apart from BSF Headquarters Western Command Chandigarh, the day was celebrated in all the under-command headquarters and border outposts.
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