NEW DELHI: Home Minister Rajnath Singh nowadays said that the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has reinforced itself by means of growing more Border Outposts (BOP) after the Dokalam standoff with China.
Addressing the border guarding force all through its 54th anniversary parade here, the minister said the SSB now not simplest guards India's border with Nepal and Bhutan, it additionally takes care that pleasant relations with these neighbouring international locations do not sour.
"The past year has been tremendous for the force. The SSB has increased its strength after the Dokalam standoff with China, by creating more border outposts near Sikkim and Bhutan border," Singh said.
He additionally lauded the force for its counter insurgency operations and anti-Naxal operations.
"People living near border areas should be considered as strategic assets of India. The force takes care of them by organising several events which is appreciated," he said.
When requested about self assurance building measures with neighbouring international locations, Singh said, "Confidence building measures are a continuing and ongoing process. It is always on and should be always on."
Addressing the border guarding force all through its 54th anniversary parade here, the minister said the SSB now not simplest guards India's border with Nepal and Bhutan, it additionally takes care that pleasant relations with these neighbouring international locations do not sour.
"The past year has been tremendous for the force. The SSB has increased its strength after the Dokalam standoff with China, by creating more border outposts near Sikkim and Bhutan border," Singh said.
He additionally lauded the force for its counter insurgency operations and anti-Naxal operations.
"People living near border areas should be considered as strategic assets of India. The force takes care of them by organising several events which is appreciated," he said.
When requested about self assurance building measures with neighbouring international locations, Singh said, "Confidence building measures are a continuing and ongoing process. It is always on and should be always on."
SSB increased strength after Dokalam: Rajnath
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