Shillong, June 2: Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) played a Maitree Volleyball Match on Friday on Indo- Bangladesh border of East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
The BGB defeated BSF by 2-0.
The match was played at Barsora village near BSF outpost Kuliang, East Jaintia Hills. Sanjay Sharma, Commandant 172 Bn BSF welcomed 35 members’ BGB delegation led by Mohd Assadunnabi, Commanding officer 19 BGB. Players of both the teams presented a thrilling match which was enjoyed by around 500 villagers from nearby bordering villages and troops of both the Border Guarding Forces. The commanding officer, 19 BGB expressed gratitude for warm welcome by BSF and for organising Maitree Volleyball match.
BSF commandant said the event was conducted to encourage and strengthen the friendly ties between two great nations and both elite border guarding forces. He emphasised that such matches will promote cordial relations and coordination in order to maintain peace and tranquility on border. The event concluded with the distribution of prizes to the participants. The locals expressed their joy and appreciated both BSF & BGB for creating such a pleasant and cordial atmosphere on the International Border which will go a long way in creating a friendly atmosphere among the border population.
