60th Raising Day of BSF | 02 Dec 2024

Source: PIB

Why in News? 

On 1^st December, 2024, Prime Minister extended his greetings to the Border Security Force (BSF) on their 60th  Raising Day, emphasizing the importance of the force in safeguarding India's borders.

What is BSF?

• About: BSF was established in 1965 following the India-Pakistan war to enhance border security. 
  • The BSF has an air wing, marine wing, an artillery regiment, and commando units.  
  • It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. 
• Deployment: The BSF, comprising approximately 2.6 lakh personnel, is deployed on the Indo-Pakistan International Border, Indo-Bangladesh International Border, Line of Control (LoC) along with the Indian Army and in  Anti-Naxal Operations regions.  
• Specialized Operations: The BSF plays a crucial role in safeguarding areas such as Sir Creek in the Arabian Sea and the Sundarbans delta in the Bay of Bengal, utilizing a modern fleet of watercraft. 
  • Additionally, it contributes to the UN peacekeeping Mission by deploying trained personnel to various global locations each year. 
• Jurisdiction of BSF: The BSF secures India’s borders and is empowered to arrest, search, and seize under various laws, including the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1973, Passports Act 1967, Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920, and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 1985.