Our Correspondent

Hoshiarpur, June 5

A passing-out parade of 36 women recruits of batch No. 252 of the Border Security Force was held at STC (Sub-Training Centre) Border Security Force in Kharkan today.

The recruits underwent gruelling training for 44 weeks which covered the entire gamut of subjects of field craft, weapons, tactics, map reading, intelligence, internal security duty, human rights and physical endurance training.

In the parade, the recruits took an oath of allegiance to the Constitution and the nation. During the parade, Covid protocols were followed by the recruits and personnel. STC IG Sanjeev Bhanot was the chief guest and was received by SS Mand, Commandant, STC BSF, Punjab, and Ravi Bhushan, 2IC training.

The recruits who performed exceptionally well in various indoor and outdoor subjects were awarded medals by the chief guest.

Commandant Mand congratulated the recruits on the successful completion of training and exhorted them to serve the country and perform their duties with dedication and commitment.

Addressing the parade, Bhanot lauded the remarkable contribution and achievements of the BSF as the first line of defence of the country. He appreciated the standard of the parade and the diligent efforts put in by trainees and the team of instructors at the STC in shaping and moulding the recruits into physically tough and mentally strong constables.

BSF recruits plant 200 saplings at Kharkan Camp

A mass tree plantation drive was carried out in the premises of Sub Training Centre BSF Kharkan Camp, under the joint campaign of Border Security Force (BSF) and Forest Department Hoshiarpur, Sanjeev Bhanot, IG BSF STC Kharkan Camp and Amneet Singh, DFO, Hoshiarpur on the occasion of the World Environment Day. In this campaign, a total 200 saplings were planted in the camp premises.

The Inspector General said, the jawans dedicate themselves to the conservation of the environment by planting more and more saplings and adopt them to keep more and more plants alive. The Inspector General motivated the caretakers of the plants to also take special care of the plant till optimum its growth. DFO Hoshiarpur, Amneet Singh appreciated STC BSF for organising the event. He ensured full assistance and co-operation of forest department in future as well.