National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has stressed on the need for the security forces to increase their capabilities and professionalism while claiming that these were important since there could be serious challenges in future for the defence and security scenario.
While speaking at the annual investiture ceremony of the Border Security Force (BSF), the NSA claimed that it was necessary for the security agencies to constantly reinvent and upgrade their technological skills. “You should work to enhance your professionalism, capability and strength as security challenges in the days to come could be more grave,’’ he added.
Mr Doval expressed satisfaction over the fact that a number of security agencies in the country were now making use of better technology and even trying to modernise the gadgets of this trade. During the event, Mr Doval also presented BSF officials with gallantry medals for exceptional and meritorious services.
Those decorated with gallantry medals include Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Baljit Singh Kasana, Deputy Commandant Yudhhvir Yadav, Assistant Sub-Inspectors Surjit Singh Bishnoi and Om Prakash, Constables Parasram, Vibhas Batbayal and M K Choudhary. The team bravely foiled an armed intrusion bid, supported by unprovoked firing from the Pakistani side, along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu, in November, 2016 as part of “Operation Chamliyal”, their citation said.
