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Srinagar, Oct 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday congratulated the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on the 64th raising day of the force.
The Union Home Minister, in his message posted on Twitter, wished the ITBP all the best.
“Greetings to ITBP personnel on their Raising Day. Protecting the dignity of the nation in brutal terrains and adverse climate, the Himveers of ITBP have set a shining example in courage and commitment to the nation. Salute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation.”
Acknowledging the service being rendered by the force to the nation, Jammu and Kashmir LG said that the unwavering commitment of ITBP ensures the security of the country.
“Congratulations to all @ITBP_official personnel and their families on Raising Day. Your unwavering courage, dedication and selfless service in ensuring the security of our borders and security of the nation is truly commendable. A tribute to the martyrs who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.”
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was established after the 1962 war between India and China. It was established on 24 October 1962.
This force guards the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. The force was formed in the first week of the 1962 war with a strength of four battalions to gather intelligence, fight conventional and guerrilla warfare and improve Indian communication systems on the Chinese border.
This was raised under the CRPF Act. He participated in the 1965 and 1971 wars between India and Pakistan.
In 1978, the force was reorganized with nine service battalions, four specialist battalions and two training centres.
The Rising Officer of the ITBP was Lieutenant Colonel Naseeb Singh of the Indian Army, who was also the Rising Officer of the 4th Battalion of the 9 Gorkha Regiment of the Indian Army.
It provided security services for the 1982 Asian Games as well as the 7th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement and the 1983 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
–IANS
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