BSF launches Operation Alert ahead of I-Day
Operation Alert will continue till Aug 17. BSF soldiers and officers from all branches are participating in the exercise along the entire international border. Special attention is being given to areas adjoining Sriganganagar and Bikaner, where attempts to smuggle narcotics via drones have been reported.
BSF North Sector DIG Yogendra Singh Rathore stated that Operation Alert is being conducted to prevent infiltration and smuggling attempts in the run-up to Independence Day. BSF personnel and officers will be stationed at the border round the clock, he said.
Additional soldiers have been deployed to sensitive areas. BSF South Sector DIG MK Negi said BSF will also conduct outreach programmes with border residents to increase awareness and cooperation.
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