The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted all the ITBP personnel on their Raising Day today.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said; “From dense forests in Arunachal Pradesh to the icy heights of the Himalayas, our @ITBP_official Himveers have answered the nation’s call with utmost dedication. Their humanitarian work during times of disasters is noteworthy. Greetings to all ITBP personnel on their Raising Day.”
ITBP was raised on October 24, 1962, and is presently deployed on border guarding duties from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh, covering 3488 km of the India-China border.