BSF Raising Day

BSF Raising Day

India celebrates the 58th BSF Raising Day on 1st December 2022.

BSF Formed

BSF i.e., Border Security Force was formed in 1965.

Role of BSF

The primary role of the BSF lies in securing the borders of India shared with Bangladesh and Pakistan and is dedicated to protecting the sovereignty and integrity of India.

BSF Headquarter

BSF Headquarters is situated in New Delhi. BSF has an anti-Naxal HQ in Bangalore.

Jurisdiction of BSF

They operate in West Bengal, Meghalaya, Assam, Mizoram, and Tripura along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The jurisdictions of BSF empower them to act within 50 km of the international border in these states.