Thursday, February 18, 2016

BSF starts ‘Operation Cold’ along international border

Covering Sriganganagar, Bikaner, Barmer and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan Border Security Force has launched ‘Operation Cold’ along the international border. It will continue till January 30.
  • Aim: To contain any infiltration or intrusion from Pakistan in fog and cold wave weather conditions in the western desert.
Highlights:
  • It was scheduled for January 17 has been preponed in view of the Pathankot terror attack and the high security alert in the country ahead of the Republic Day.
  • Extra BSF jawans have been deployed at sensitive places and their round-the-clock drill has also begun in the border area.
Keys BSF:
  • HQ: New Delhi, India
  • Minister responsible: Rajnath Singh, Minister of Home Affairs
  • BSF DIG: Ravi Gandhi

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