The possibility of ending the border dispute between India and China is decreasing day by day. On 29–30 August China again attempted to infiltrate into Ladakh, this time around 500 soldiers of the Chinese army attempted to seize the southern part of Pangong Tso Lake through a village in Chushul, Ladakh. However, he could not succeed in his nefarious attempt.

This action of China was responded to well by the Indian Army contingent, which many people do not know. The Special Frontier Force of India also captured a camp at China on the blacktop in the early hours of Sunday. The SFF is not a part of the Indian Army but operates under the Army, has its own rank, which is equivalent to the rank of the Indian Army. Let's know some interesting facts about SFF ...

What is a special frontier force?

The SFF i.e. Special Frontier Force was formed soon after the India-China war in 1962. It was a sort of secret force, which included Tibetan soldiers at the time. Although it now includes Tibetans and Gurkhas, in the early times this force was known as 22 Regiment (Tutu Regiment).

It was called 22 because Major General Sujan Singh Uban brought it into the role of SFF and was an artillery officer of 22 Mountain Regiment. This force now works under the Cabinet Secretariat. The force is headed by an IG, who is posted at the rank of Major General of the Indian Army. It is also known as Vikas Battalion.

Is this force a part of the Indian Army?

It is a bit strange to hear and understand that SFF is not a part of the Indian Army but works under the Army's Operation Control, although this is true. This unit has its own rank and its rank is equal to the rank of the army. This regiment still works in a very secretive manner.

They have separate training institutes, where special forces are trained to join this force. Frontier force personnel are trained special forces personnel, who are capable of doing different types of work. Women also form part of the SFF unit. Its soldiers are trained as the 'Green Beret' of the US Army.

Major achievements of SFF unit

1971 India-Pakistan War

Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar

Kargil war

Participation in the country's anti-terrorism operations

Also played a successful role in much secret work

Also contributed during Operation Meghdoot

SFF's role in 1971 war

In the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, the SFF had a strong performance and successfully carried out Operation Eagle. In 1971, the SFF muddied the Pakistani army's intentions to infiltrate the Chittagong Hill Tracts in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

During the war, the SFF was used to destroy Pakistani military communications and airlifted it in many areas. In addition, SFF personnel also prevented Pakistani troops from reaching Burma (Myanmar). Many soldiers of Vikas Battalion won gallantry awards in this war.