Shillong, Feb 10: Additional Director General, BSF (Eastern Command) Kolkata, Sonali Mishra reviewed the security scenario and discussed various operational and administrative aspects of border management during her two-day visit from February 9 to 10 to BSF Frontier Meghalaya.
On February 9, Mishra was welcomed by IG BSF Meghalaya Harbax Singh Dhillon and other senior officers followed by a “Guard of Honour” at Officers’ institute, Shillong. Further, IG BSF Meghalaya briefed the ADG about the general security scenario along the Indo – Bangladesh international border of Meghalaya Frontier. The IG also briefed the ADG about the challenges along the Indo-Bangladesh border and measures taken to counter them.
ADG took stock of the administrative aspects, human resource and also paid visit to Composite Hospital Shillong and met with patients. She addressed the officers and Jawans during a Sainik Sammelan at Ftr HQ Umpling, Shillong.
Later, on February 10, the ADG accompanied by IG BSF Meghalaya visited the border outposts (BOPs) on the India- Bangladesh border in South West & East Khasi Hills districts of Meghalaya and interacted with field commanders, took stock of prevailing security situation and reviewed operational preparedness in order to make the International border crime free. Additionally, Mishra interacted with headmen and local villagers of village Nolikatta. She also inaugurated newly constructed buildings at BOPs under BSF Meghalaya Frontier.
The ADG applauded the efforts and dedication of BSF personnel in safeguarding the International border of Meghalaya.
