Border Security Force: Glorious 50 Years Completed

Border Security Force (BSF) Glorious 50 Years: ‘Lakshya, Nischay, Vijay’ is the victory of BSF Artillery Wing. It is said that the feet of a child are seen in the cradle, but the singling of this unequaled organization of the sons of Mother India was heard on the international stage within just three months of its establishment.

It was the year 1971 when the whole world saw the passion of the country to protect the borders of India land, the newly formed ‘Border Security Force’ (whose acronym has become more famous as a nickname than the English alphabet group ‘BSF’) to terrorize enemies.

And is synonymous with patriotism for Indians, not only defended their borders well with the Pakistani invasion of Gujarat but also introduced unmatched gallantry in East Pakistan, shaking shoulder to shoulder with the Indian armed forces.

It was the year when the world witnessed two events that changed the geography and history of the Indian subcontinent. Birth of Bangladesh and might of BSF.

BSF’s Artillery Wing had a unique contribution to this struggle saga that liberated Bangladesh from the brutality of Pakistan, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in the current year 2020.

This artillery of the Border Security Force, working in silence, also believes in working quietly, but when its shells fall, not only the fortifications of the enemy are also destroyed.

From Kutch to Kargil there is no count of its wounds inflicted on the enemy. Just like on those countless nights, when Border Security Force personnel continue to patrol vigilantly in the cold desert and Biaban jungles and hills to prevent Parinda from the enemy’s border towards India’s borders.

BSF, the world’s largest security force, has kept the border of the country under its four arms, or four-wing circles, from the nefarious intentions of the enemies.

Of course, this force is deployed on the border of the country for security, but its main training center is the land of Madhya Pradesh. So let’s go to the Veerbhumi where BSF’s men are ready.

Hero sons being prepared

Teknapur Academy of Gwalior was the main center of the Artillery Wing till about eight years ago. Now it has been shifted from here but even today it is the main center for training of BSF personnel.

Not only this, from the police to commandos, STF, Crime Branch, Armed Security Forces, the forces of different states take special training here. The second training center of BSF is located in Indore, the other end of Madhya Pradesh.

Snipers and international shooters are prepared at the BSF CSWT Center in Indore. It is also a matter of pride that BSF is developing a museum here, where the weapons used on historical occasions are being preserved. There is also a cover of the rocket prepared by BSF.

Precise aiming and enemy agglomeration

Presently, the BSF center located on the Revathi range of Indore is being identified for sniper training to army and police personnel from India and friendly countries. Every year more than 100 jawans get sniper training here.

Apart from this, many international level shooters have been prepared by practicing in the Revati range of BSF. Every year in BSF CSWT, there are two courses of sniper training for BSF personnel.

Apart from this, every year more than one thousand BSF officers and jawans are trained to operate pistols, INSAS, LMG, AK 47, 51 mm mortar, CGRL. BSF’s international level 10 meter air pistol range remains in the Revathi range.

It is practiced here by the BSF Central Shooting Team. Be it dense forest or desert or snowy peaks, these young men learn the art of reaching the goal by throwing dust in the eyes of enemies.

Prevent Fuss Products

Anti-riot munison products are manufactured at the Teknpur gas unit (Tier Gas Unit) at Tekanpur. These products are sent to the security forces.

It was established in 1976. Initially, this unit used to make four products but now it is making 74 types of products.

Dog Squad is world-famous

The Dog Squad Training Center of BSF Academy at Tekanpur, Gwalior is also a center of a great adventure. Dogs of different breeds are trained in this center to not only protect from enemies on the border but also to help in the internal difficulties of the country.

This training continued uninterrupted even during the Corona period. In the last six months, squads of 95 brave dogs were prepared and sent from different states to the Parliament for protection.

Recently some dogs of this place have been sent to Jalpaiguri after training to prevent wildlife crime in Sundarbans, Bengal.

Belgian Malinois breed dogs have also trained here along with German Shepard. The same race was employed in the US military campaign that killed Osama bin Laden.

The Border Security Force (BSF), which guards the borders of the country, has always protected Bharatbhumi from the evil intentions of enemies. Its artillery wing with a glorious history has put its strong footing in the fiftieth year in this month.

With an aim to be vigilant in border defense of the country, BSF has expanded its reach into four areas. These are BSF Main Wing, Air Wing, Water Wing, Artillery Wing ..

Teknapur Academy of Gwalior started in 1966 as a BSF training center and school. The academy, spread over an area of ​​2923 hectares, was founded by KF Rustom.

BSF Artillery was established on 1 October 1971. It was launched to support the BSF personnel deployed along the border. Brigadier R.P. Mittal was its first DIG commander.

During the Indo-Pak War of 1971, BSF Artillery in Gujarat provided security to BSF Battalion in Vingur and Virawah areas. In this battle, DC Artillery Shri Joginder Singh was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for his valor.

In this order, 2 PGA’s Shri K.J. Thakur was awarded the Army Medal. Between 7 and 14 December 1971, BSF Artillery also showed indomitable courage in Nawabganj, Bangladesh.